Ushakov, St. He made statements regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin's meeting with US President Donald Trump's special representative Steve Witkoff at the Konstantinovskiy Palace in St. Petersburg.
Stating that the meeting was decided a few days ago, Ushakov stated that Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner attended the meeting online due to his health condition.
Stating that Putin met with US representatives for the 9th time, Ushakov said that the 3-hour meeting was "comprehensive and frank".
Ushakov reminded that before this meeting, he and Witkoff held meetings in Oslo with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, some European leaders, and representatives of NATO and the European Commission.
Stating that Witkoff informed Vladimir Putin about the content of the negotiations held in Oslo, expressed his own comments in this context and drew attention to some new approaches, Ushakov said, "Witkoff drew attention to some new elements in the approaches of the Europeans and Kiev. However, there were not many elements in these new approaches that could be useful for the solution of the Ukrainian crisis." he said.
Ushakov emphasized that the situation around Ukraine was naturally the main topic of Putin's meeting with Witkoff.
Stating that they continue to exchange views on ways to achieve a permanent and sustainable peace, Ushakov stated that Putin appreciated the United States' mediation efforts to find mutually acceptable solutions.
Stating that the possibility of resuming tripartite negotiations was discussed concretely with the participation of representatives of Russia, the USA and Ukraine, Ushakov noted that the current situation was re-analyzed, taking into account the signals received from the Americans.
Ushakov said, "Putin informed Witkoff that we are ready in principle to restart the tripartite negotiations on the basic issue around November 10. This issue is about the creation of a security system for Russia and Ukraine after the end of the conflict. The American representative stated that such a decision would undoubtedly be greatly welcomed by President Trump." he said.
Ushakov said that Putin also thanked US President Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump, for her efforts in the humanitarian field, and reminded that Melania Trump made efforts to reunite children in the war zone with their families and mediated for the solution of the serious humanitarian situation in Oleski in the Kherson region.
Explaining that the meeting included issues related to the implementation of agreements on the supply of Russian diesel fuel to the US and world markets, Ushakov emphasized that the agreement reached between Putin and Trump on this issue not only serves American and Russian interests, but will also contribute to the stabilization of supply and demand in the world fuel market.
Ushakov stated that Putin, taking into consideration the repeated extradition requests made by US President Donald Trump and many members of his administration, pardoned US citizen Stephen Hubbard, who was convicted of mercenary service in Russia, on humanitarian grounds. Ushakov sent Hubbard to St. Petersburg to return to the USA. It was reportedly delivered to Steve Witkoff at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg.
Ushakov noted that views were also exchanged on the situation in the Middle East, especially the developments around Iran, and stated that Putin emphasized that his diplomatic opportunities were not yet exhausted and that an agreement with Tehran was possible and necessary.
In addition, Ushakov added that the possibility of the leaders of Russia, China and the USA coming together for the first time in history during the APEC Summit to be held in China in November was also discussed.
