US Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Meet Putin in Moscow to Revive Ukraine Peace Push
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner met Putin in Moscow to revive stalled Ukraine peace efforts.
American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday, in a renewed attempt to restart negotiations aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine. The meeting comes as diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire have lost momentum in recent weeks.
The US delegation's visit underscores Washington's continued engagement with Moscow despite the ongoing war. The talks are part of a broader push by the Trump administration to find a negotiated settlement, though no immediate breakthroughs have been reported.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the meeting, stating that the discussions focused on bilateral relations and the situation in Ukraine. He noted that Putin reiterated Russia's willingness to continue dialogue, but stressed that any resolution must address Moscow's security concerns.
The envoys' trip follows a series of failed attempts to arrange a direct Putin-Trump summit, which has been a key objective for the US side. The White House has not yet commented on the outcome of the Moscow talks.
Observers note that the meeting signals a potential thaw in US-Russia relations, even as fighting continues in eastern Ukraine. The international community remains watchful, with European allies urging a unified approach to any peace deal.