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Russian missiles bombard Kyiv hours after Witkoff-Putin talks in St Petersburg

Reçu en Russie ce mercredi 21 octobre, le négociateur de Donald Trump a salué la libération d’un ressortissant américain détenu depuis le début de la guerre.

Russia freed Stephen Hubbard, a retired US schoolteacher in custody since 2022, from prison on Wednesday and took him to St Petersburg to fly back to the US, after talks that Washington said were a step toward ending the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine says 'appeasement' will not end war as Russian attacks kill 1, injure 22 in its capital.

Ministrul ucrainean de Externe, Andrii Sîbiga, l-a criticat joi pe mediatorul Casei Albe, Steve Witkoff, pentru că acesta, cu o zi în urmă, a lăudat „spiritul umanitar” al preşedintelui rus Vladimir Putin.

Die gegenseitigen Angriffe gehen ungeachtet der US-Vermittlungsbemühungen weiter: Russland griff in der Nacht erneut die ukrainische Hauptstadt Kiew an, aus Moskau wurden Drohnenangriffe gemeldet.

Zvláštní vyslanec amerického prezidenta Steve Witkoff jednal v Petrohradu s ruským prezidentem Vladimirem Putinem. Předtím se setkali zástupci Ukrajiny, Spojených států a evropských zemí v norském Oslu.

Donald Trump’s envoy met Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Oslo before heading to St Petersburg in diplomatic push

Des bombardements sur Kiev, notamment au moyen de missiles, ont fait au moins 15 blessés, selon le maire de la capitale ukrainienne, Vitali Klitschko. Une partie des infrastructures du métro sur le pont Pivdenny a été endommagée, a-t-il ajouté.

Soon after Putin and Zelenskyy expressed willingness to resume US-mediated talks, Russia and Ukraine traded major attacks on each other's capitals.

Soon after Putin and Zelenskyy expressed willingness to resume US-mediated talks, Russia and Ukraine traded major attacks on each other's capitals.

The latest round of negotiations comes amid growing concerns in Kyiv the US is backing away from its support of Ukraine.

Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst joins "The Daily Report" to discuss Steve Witkoff's comment that Putin is a "humanitarian" following the release of an American citizen from a Russian prison.

Russia freed an American imprisoned for the last four years. Stephen Hubbard was captured in Eastern Ukraine and convicted of fighting against Russia. The 74-year-old retired teacher was reportedly freed without a swap. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff greeted Hubbard in St. Petersburg. He also met with the Russian president and praised Putin in unusually gl

The U.S. envoy’s remarks in Russia sparked fury among Ukraine’s supporters, but they follow President Trump’s strategy for ending the Ukraine war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signalled Moscow is willing in principle to resume talks with Ukraine and the US.

Da Donald Trumps spesial­utsending Steve Witkoff landet på Gardermoen, bar han med seg en ganske spesiell suvenir.

Tyle pan mówi o tym, że prezydent Donald Trump jest humanitarystą. Pan też nim jest - powiedział specjalny wysłannik USA Steve Witkoff do Władimira Putina. To określenie rosyjskiego przywódcy ostro skrytykował jeden z republikańskich senatorów. "Powinieneś wrócić do Ukrainy i zapytać rodziny dzieci, które Putin porwał i zamordował, czy zgadzają się" - zwróci

The vice president called Steve Witkoff "a diplomat" and said he was in Russia to get a job done.

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_4226,w_6461/742979' alt='Members of the Russian delegation, including President Vladimir Putin and foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov, attend a meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff at the Constantine Palace in Saint Petersburg, Russia, October

La a noua întâlnire cu președintele Rusiei, Vladimir Putin, emisarul SUA Steve Witkoff a avut multe cuvinte de laudă pentru liderul de la Kremlin, la un noment dat devenind chiar lingușitor. Și asta într-un moment în care Rusia și-a intensificat atacurile ucigașe asupra Ucrainei. Witkoff a prezentat și o propunere privind negocierile cu Ucraina.

Russia freed an American citizen it had detained for years after U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the future of the Ukraine war. Nina Khrushcheva, the great-granddaughter of former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev and a professor of international affairs at The New School, weighs in.

After special envoy Steve Witkoff told Putin he was a "humanitarian" for releasing a U.S. citizen deemed to have been wrongfully detained, GOP Sen. John Cornyn responded, "No. Putin is a stone cold killer."

Preşedintele rus Vladimir Putin i-a spus miercuri trimisului special al SUA, Steve Witkoff, că Moscova este dispusă, în principiu, să reia luna viitoare discuţiile cu Ucraina şi SUA pentru încheierea războiului din Ucraina, a declarat Iuri Uşakov, consilierul liderului de la Kremlin, relatează Reuters.

US envoy Steve Witkoff praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as a ‘humanitarian’.

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff called President Vladimir Putin "a humanitarian" after the Russian leader released a U.S. citizen who had been imprisoned by Russia since 2022. Former U.S. ambassador William Taylor shares his thoughts.

Americký zmocněnec Steve Witkoff informoval ruského prezidenta Vladimira Putina o obsahu svých jednání v Oslu a o nových aspektech v postoji Evropanů a Kyjeva ohledně ukončení rusko-ukrajinské války, ale není v nich moc užitečného, řekl ve středu podle státní agentury RIA Novosti poradce Kremlu Jurij Ušakov. Putin podle něj Witkoffovi sdělil, že Moskva je v

Der US-Unterhändler Steve Witkoff umschmeichelt Kremlchef Wladimir Putin bei einem Treffen. Nun soll er in Oslo berichten, wie Russlands Machthaber auf Vorschläge zu einer Friedenslösung in der Ukraine reagiert hat.

Le président russe et l'émissaire de Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, ont débuté mercredi 21 octobre à Saint-Pétersbourg des pourparlers sur un règlement du conflit en Ukraine. En marge de la rencontre, Moscou a fait état de la libération d'un citoyen américain condamné pour mercenariat ainsi que de l'expédition prochaine d'un premier navire de diesel russe à de

<p>USA:s sändebud berömde Putin vid ett möte i Sankt Petersburg.</p>

The release comes at a time when President Donald Trump has taken a series of actions meant to benefit Moscow.

Yhdysvaltain erityislähettiläs Steve Witkoff vei Putinille eurooppalaisia rauhanehdotuksia. Kreml ilmoitti nopeasti, ettei niissä ollut paljon sisältöä.

President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff landed in the Russian city of St. Petersburg on Wednesday morning, a Kremlin aide confirmed.

<img src="https://www.srf.ch/static/cms/images//320ws/bd1836.webp" hspace="5" align="left" >Präsident Putin dankt US-Präsident Donald Trump erneut, dass er sich um eine Beendigung des Ukraine-Krieges bemühe.

Donald Trump's envoy praises Russian leader in visit to St. Petersburg.

Zelensky: 'Pronti a congelare il conflitto lungo l'attuale linea del fronte come passo per avviare negoziati'. Putin:&nbsp;'Discusso anche un possibile vertice con Trump in Cina'. Rilasciato il cittadino americano Stephen Hubbard

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin after the release of American Stephen Hubbard. Hubbard is a 74-year-old retired school teacher who was detained in Ukraine in 2022 and charged with fighting as a mercenary, which he denies.

Speaking in Oslo on Tuesday, Zelenskyy said Washington had reaffirmed its commitment to providing Ukraine with security guarantees.

Základ pro příměří v ruské válce proti Ukrajině údajně existuje. Řekl to zmocněnec Bílého domu Steve Witkoff v Petrohradu, kde tři hodiny jednal s ruským prezidentem. Vladimir Putin mu sdělil, že má zájem o obnovení ekonomických vztahů s Američany. V úterý Witkoff v Oslu jednal s ukrajinským prezidentem Volodymyrem Zelenským.

Rusland heeft de 74-jarige Amerikaan Stephen Hubbard vrijgelaten. Hubbard zat sinds 2022 vast. Zijn vrijlating vond plaats op dezelfde ochtend als de ontmoeting tussen de Russische president Vladimir Poetin en de Amerikaanse gezant Steve Witkoff.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old US citizen held in Russian custody since 2022, had been freed and was at Pulkovo Airport in St Petersburg.

During talks between Vladimir Putin and Steve Witkoff, Putin announced that jailed American Stephen Hubbard had been released. The Kremlin also said Russia was "in principle" ready to resume trilateral talks next month.

Nach Gesprächen mit dem ukrainischen Präsidenten Wolodymyr Selenskyj in Oslo ist US-Unterhändler Steve Witkoff Mittwochfrüh zu Gesprächen mit der russischen Führung in St. Petersburg eingetroffen. Witkoff legte Russland von den Europäern und Amerikanern erarbeitete Vorschläge für eine Friedenslösung im russischen Angriffskrieg vor. In St. Petersburg traf Wit

<p>Gahr Støre säger till NRK att han hoppas på fler ryska öppningar för att avsluta kriget i Ukraina.</p>

Witkoff tells Putin that he hoped to discuss the resumption of the trilateral talks between the US, Ukraine and Russia.

Nach Gesprächen mit dem ukrainischen Präsidenten Selenskyj in Oslo ist US-Unterhändler Witkoff zu Verhandlungen mit der russischen Führung in St. Petersburg zusammengekommen. US-Präsident Trump hatte Selenskyj zuvor zu einem "Deal" aufgefordert.

Après avoir rencontré Volodymyr Zelensky mardi en Norvège, l’émissaire américain Steve Witkoff doit présenter les idées discutées à des responsables russes à Saint-Pétersbourg. Marco Rubio a fait état mercredi d’échanges «positifs», espérant de nouvelles avancées.

De Amerikaanse gezant Steve Witkoff spreekt in Sint-Petersburg met president Poetin over voorstellen voor een einde aan de oorlog in Oekraïne. Witkoff zal onder meer een voorstel doen voor een ontmoeting tussen de presidenten Poetin, Trump en Zelensky. Trumps schoonzoon en adviseur Jared Kushner neemt deel aan de gesprekken via een videoverbinding. Hij is ni

USAs spesialutsending Steve Witkoff kommer tilbake til Oslo etter at han har hatt møter i Russland med president Vladimir Putin. Witkoff vil da ha nye samtaler med statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre (Ap). Witkoff deltok tirsdag i samtaler med Ukrainas president Volodymyr Zelenskyj, Støre og Finlands president Alexander Stubb, og tok med seg nye forslag til Putin

USAs utenriksminister Marco Rubio sier at han har et positivt inntrykk av møtet mellom Ukrainas president Volodymyr Zelenskyj og USA-utsending Steve Witkoff i Oslo. Rubio sier også at det ikke kom noe overraskende eller uventet ut av samtalene. – La oss se om vi kan gjøre noen framskritt, sa den amerikanske utenriksministeren.

L'émissaire américain Steve Witkoff a rencontré Vladimir Poutine mercredi matin à Saint-Pétersbourg afin de tenter de faire avancer les négociations visant à mettre fin à la guerre en Ukraine. Lors de cet entretien, le président russe a annoncé la libération de l'Américain Stephen Hubbard, emprisonné depuis 2022. Une remise en liberté faite "sans contreparti

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and European officials in Norway in a bid to avoid a further diplomatic rupture with President Trump. Over the past week, Trump has criticized Zelenskyy over Ukraine's efforts to inflict heavy losses on Russia. The meeting was aimed at easing tensions ahead of Witkoff's meeting with Vladimir Put