On October 21, 2026, during a meeting with US envoy Whitcoff, Vladimir Putin expressed interest in assessing the situation surrounding Iran and Russia's readiness to assist in resolving the conflict. This meeting took place against the backdrop of active negotiations between Ukraine, Europe, and the USA.
Discussion of the Ukrainian Conflict
At the beginning of the meeting, Putin inquired about the results of the talks held in Norway involving Ukrainian and European delegations. According to Russian media, he also thanked Donald Trump for his attention to the issue of resolving the conflict in Ukraine, emphasizing that the latest conversation with the US president focused on the need to end the conflict to reduce human losses.
Prospects for Economic Cooperation
Putin noted that he is also interested in reviving economic cooperation with the USA. In response, Whitcoff expressed hope for the resumption of trilateral negotiations between Russia, the USA, and Ukraine. He emphasized that the talks in Oslo were productive and there are grounds to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Release of American Hubbard
Whitcoff thanked Putin for the release of American Hubbard, who was serving a sentence in Russia. The Russian president confirmed that Hubbard is already at Pulkovo Airport, where he will be picked up by Trump's envoy. This indicates that Putin has fulfilled Trump's request regarding the release of the detainee.