'Highly useful' but no breakthrough: What was discussed in Putin-US talks on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin held over three hours of talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow, described by the Kremlin as "highly useful" but without a reported breakthrough on a Ukraine peace deal. Discussions covered Moscow's assessment of the war, potential settlement avenues, and broader economic issues, with Putin also praising Donald Trump's efforts.
Why it matters
These high-level, direct talks between Russia and US envoys, even without an immediate breakthrough, signify ongoing diplomatic engagement regarding the Ukraine conflict and potentially broader US-Russia relations, impacting global stability and future peace negotiations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s three-hour meeting with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow ended without any reported breakthrough on a Ukraine peace deal, even as the Kremlin described the talks as “highly useful” and said discussions would continue.Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said the meeting, which lasted three hours and 10 minutes, was substantive, constructive and extremely frank and took place in a trusting atmosphere, according to Russia’s TASS news agency.What was discussed?The US envoys “outlined a number of ideas regarding possible avenues for a settlement”, Ushakov said.
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