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Trump-mediated Ukraine peace push and US-Russia energy deal

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Diplomatic efforts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine have intensified through high-level U.S. missions. Following negotiations in Oslo, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff traveled to Saint Petersburg to present peace proposals to President Vladimir Putin. In early October, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner led discussions in Miami with representatives from Ukraine, NATO, and the European Commission. While the White House confirmed a meeting with a Ukrainian delegation on October 9, President Putin previously indicated that an immediate resumption of trilateral talks was unlikely due to Ukrainian drone attacks. Amidst these tensions, President Trump announced a deal for Russia to deliver over 300,000 tonnes of diesel to global markets, a move President Zelenskyy criticized as a ‘gift to Putin.’ In late October, President Putin expressed readiness to resume trilateral negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, potentially after November 10. While seeking an agreement, Putin maintained that the military would continue to fulfill its objectives and rejected any territorial loss, characterizing occupied areas as historical Russian territory. President Zelenskyy has proposed halting hostilities along current front lines to facilitate security negotiations, but emphasized that Ukraine will not legally recognize Russian annexations or accept ‘land swaps.’ He noted that while technical groups are ready to meet in November—potentially in Abu Dhabi—territorial issues remain a ‘red line’ for national leaders. Amidst these diplomatic movements, Zelenskyy reported a massive escalation in Russian strikes, including approximately 1,600 glide bombs and 2,300 drones in a single week, targeting energy and civilian infrastructure. He continues to urge European partners to expedite Patriot missile deliveries to protect critical systems. Relations between Washington and Kyiv have faced friction following reports that the U.S. restricted Ukraine’s access to Starshield satellite services during Russian attacks.

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