Witkoff in Russia for talks with Putin, UK energy announcement
Summary
Vladimir Putin expressed interest in restoring US economic ties and offering assistance in ending the Iran war during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg. These diplomatic efforts coincide with the release of retired US teacher Stephen Hubbard and ongoing negotiations between Brussels, Washington, and Kyiv. Meanwhile, Russian strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv continue to kill civilians, while the UK approved new North Sea gas production to bolster energy security amid rising European costs.
Topics discussed
Putin offers to help end Iran war, meets US envoy
Planned negotiations and release of US teacher Hubbard
Zelensky meets Witkoff and rejects Trump's comments
Recent Russian strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv
UK approves North Sea gas field to boost energy security
Preview: Impact of WFP cuts on Gaza
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