{
  "id": 15959689,
  "title": "Putin ready for trilateral talks as US diesel deal set to kick in",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/putin-ready-for-trilateral-talks-as-us-diesel-deal-set-to-kick-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T22:20:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/260361/world/putin-ready-for-trilateral-talks-as-us-diesel-deal-set-to-kick-in"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the United States prepares to resume diesel deliveries to Russia, negotiations for a trilateral meeting between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine are set to commence in November, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The talks, which were first discussed in St. Petersburg, aim to establish a security system for Russia and Ukraine. The first shipment of diesel, which holds a capacity of 40,000 tons, is scheduled to leave Russia for the United States later this week, despite ongoing sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian officials, as well as the European Union and some US Republicans, have criticized the deal, claiming it fuels the war effort. However, Putin expressed his interest in economic cooperation with the United States and suggested that Russia may supply large quantities of fertilizer to the US market. The talks come as Russia prepares to release a US citizen, Stephen Hubbard, who was previously detained for allegedly fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine. Putin also mentioned the possibility of meeting with Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping during the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China.",
  "summary": "President Vladimir Putin told US special envoy Steve Witkoff that Russia is ready to resume trilateral talks with the United States and Ukraine in November, according to the Qatar Tribune. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in a group chat that the US side provided feedback following a meeting between Witkoff and Putin in St. Petersburg.\n\nZelensky said the US side proposed holding the meeting as soon as possible and that Ukraine supports this. While the final dates are not yet known, Zelensky suggested the meeting could take place by early November at the latest. According to Ukrinform - Politics, the proposed agenda includes ending the war, bringing peace closer, and preparing for a meeting between leaders.\n\nThe Ukrainian team will support proposals regarding a ceasefire, an energy truce, and humanitarian initiatives such as the return of prisoners of war. Zelensky expressed hope that Russia would honor its commitments regarding the trilateral meeting.",
  "key_points": [
    "Putin set to hold trilateral talks with US and Ukraine in November",
    "First 40,000-ton diesel shipment to US leaves Russia this week",
    "Russia may supply large quantities of fertilizer to US market"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}