Witkoff, Putin Discuss Ukraine Negotiations in Moscow

U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow for three hours to discuss efforts to end the Ukraine war. The Kremlin characterized the talks as constructive and indicated that the meeting helped bring American and Russian positions closer together, not only regarding Ukraine but also other international issues. Both sides discussed the possibility of resuming direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, which have been stalled since shortly after the 2022 invasion. Trump described the outcome of the meeting as 'good' but did not provide further details. Russian officials emphasized that these face-to-face discussions serve as valuable opportunities for more precise exchanges. The diplomatic effort comes amid ongoing resistance from Ukraine and European leaders to elements of the latest U.S. peace plan.