# Witkoff optimistic after talks with Putin and Zelensky, Vance says

https://mins.news/en/item/111230

- TASS, 2026-10-22 14:06 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2206351

> US Vice President JD Vance said Steve Witkoff had re-engaged in the process after speaking with Russian and Ukrainian leaders over the past few days, and felt optimistic following talks with Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky.

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