Russia and Ukraine Agree to Resume U.S.-Mediated Peace Talks

Vice President JD Vance announced Thursday that Russia and Ukraine have tentatively agreed to resume U.S.-mediated peace negotiations. Trilateral talks involving the two warring nations and the United States are being scheduled for November, following meetings between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

While Yuri Ushakov, an aide to President Putin, confirmed Moscow's agreement to the talks based on a shift in Washington's posture, Vance warned that the two countries remain too far apart on specific details to reach an immediate agreement.

President Vladimir Putin maintained that the goals of the "special military operation" would be achieved regardless of whether a deal is reached. Simultaneously, President Donald Trump has shifted U.S. policy toward Russia by signing a deal to return Russian diesel to the global market and issuing an executive order exempting Russia from the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.