Key points from Ushakov’s statement:

▪️ This was the ninth contact between Putin and Witkoff, serving as a useful supplement to conversations between the presidents;

▪️ Kushner was unable to travel to St. Petersburg due to health reasons;

▪️ Putin informed Witkoff that the Russian Armed Forces are effectively destroying Ukraine’s military-industrial facilities, and that the strategic initiative lies entirely with the Russian side;

▪️ Putin indicated that Russia is generally prepared to resume trilateral negotiations around November 10th, focusing on the primary issue;

▪️ The situation in Ukraine was the central topic of the meeting between Putin and Witkoff;

▪️ Putin asked Witkoff to convey his best wishes to Trump;

▪️ The core subject for the resumed negotiations is the establishment of a security framework for both Russia and Ukraine following the end of the conflict;

▪️ Witkoff briefed Putin on new approaches from Europe and Kyiv that emerged during discussions in Oslo;

▪️ Hubbard has been released and handed over to Witkoff at Pulkovo Airport for his return to the United States;

▪️ Witkoff noted that Putin’s gesture in releasing Hubbard would be appreciated by both Trump and the American public;

▪️ Among the new elements in the approaches from Kyiv and the EU presented by Witkoff, there is little of substantive value for reaching a settlement;

▪️ Putin and Witkoff discussed the prospect of a trilateral meeting involving Trump and Xi Jinping in China;

▪️ The Chinese side is preparing for a potential meeting between Putin, Trump, and Xi Jinping; if circumstances prove favorable, it will be incorporated into the agenda.  ▪️ Putin and Witkoff discussed a specific framework for the potential resumption of trilateral talks involving representatives from the Russian Federation, the United States, and Ukraine;

▪️ The Russian President asked Witkoff to convey his appreciation to Melania Trump for her humanitarian efforts, specifically regarding the situation in Aleshki;

▪️ Putin and Witkoff discussed large-scale joint economic projects between Russia and the U.S. that offer significant prospects for cooperation.