PUTIN SIGNALS WILLINGNESS TO RESUME UKRAINE PEACE TALKS The Kremlin says Putin is ready in principle to restart U.S.–Russia–Ukraine talks in mid-November, focusing on postwar security guarantees. Following talks with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, Moscow also highlighted: 🔸 Progress on Russia–U.S. economic projects 🔸 Discussions on implementing a diesel agreement 🔸 Putin's willingness to help broker an Iran diplomatic settlement

IRAN SIGNALS DIPLOMACY, BUT WARNS U.S. TRUST IS GONE Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is ready for diplomacy but prepared to defend itself. Araghchi says Iran has “no trust whatsoever” in Washington's stated desire for peace and sees little reason to expect progress without a change in the U.S. position.

IRAN SIGNALS OPENNESS TO DIALOGUE AS OIL PRICES DECLINE Regional media report that Iran's president says Tehran is not seeking nuclear weapons and is ready for dialogue. The reportedly softer diplomatic tone is supporting market risk appetite, while oil prices move lower amid hopes of easing tensions. The key takeaway: Any credible progress toward negotiations could reduce geopolitical risk premiums in energy markets.