US envoys meet Putin: What’s behind latest diplomacy on Russia-Ukraine war?
Summary
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss possible ways to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. They also planned to visit Kyiv, while both Russia and Ukraine announced a short ceasefire during the talks.Key Facts
- US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner hold talks with President Putin about ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
- President Donald Trump said the envoys brought a peace proposal to stop the conflict.
- The meeting lasted more than three hours and was described as frank and constructive by a Kremlin aide.
- Moscow demands that Ukraine not join NATO and wants four Ukrainian regions to be handed over to Russia.
- Russia's annexation of four Ukrainian regions in 2022 is not recognized internationally.
- Ukraine refuses to give up any territory to Russia.
- The envoys planned a trip to Kyiv after Moscow to continue diplomacy efforts.
- US officials, including those overseeing sanctions on Russia, accompanied the envoys, suggesting sanctions were discussed.
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