Grigory Yavlinsky, the founder of the Yabloko party, described a substantive conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the end of October, during which the Ukraine situation was discussed. He spoke about the dialogue in an interview with RTVI, a TV channel.
The aim of the discussion, according to Yavlinsky, was to explore the possibility of a ceasefire. He noted that he was the only person who could initiate and influence such an outcome, underlining his claim to a unique capacity to press for a pause in hostilities.
Yavlinsky added that Putin listened attentively to the concerns raised, though he did not disclose any further reaction from the president. The account suggests a cautious exchange with an emphasis on listening rather than immediate decisions.
On 26 October, it was announced that Putin and Grigory Yavlinsky, the Chairman of the Federal Political Committee of the Yabloko party, met on Thursday, October 26, and discussed what the Kremlin called the special military operation. The party’s press service reported the meeting on its official site. The Kremlin declined to comment on the discussions. Additional context appeared in coverage by New Newspapers.Ru.
Previous public statements in the Kremlin had already reflected attention to Yavlinsky and the Yabloko party, signaling a moment of political engagement at the highest level.