Vladimir Putin received envoys of former US President Donald Trump in Moscow. The talks, which lasted over three hours, were attended by Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner. According to a source, the visit aimed to present a new proposal for ending the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine.
However, the Russian leader did not hide his skepticism about the ease of reaching an agreement. Right at the outset of the talks, he noted that working out a solution would be a difficult process. Witkoff, in turn, thanked Putin for the temporary suspension of attacks on Kyiv. In response to this gesture, the Russian leader assured that Moscow had not agreed to any broader ceasefire with Ukraine.
Details of the meeting and the personal tone of the discussion
In the recording, it was mentioned that the negotiations concerned not only military matters but also had a personal dimension. Witkoff conveyed best wishes to Putin from Donald Trump. In this context, there were also thanks for the Russian leader for including Bob Gillman in the US delegation, which is said to demonstrate a certain level of understanding.
An interesting thread that stirred observers was Witkoff's remark regarding the meeting at the Kremlin. The American mentioned how the venue of the talks would be remembered in his memoirs after retirement. Many commentators interpreted this as a suggestion of compromise, pointing to the specific character of these talks.
What next for the conflict?
After the meeting concluded, the Russian side presented a detailed picture of the discussion. Putin's advisor, Yuri Ushakov, stated that the talks were "substantive and constructive." He assured that Moscow would do everything in its power to ensure the safety of the negotiation process.
It is worth noting that the Russian side emphasized that this was not the first such visit, but the eighth in a row. Nevertheless, each time US representatives come to Moscow, questions arise about the real impact of these talks on the situation at the front. Skeptics point out that previous negotiations have not brought lasting results, only temporary concessions that may be used by the Kremlin to regroup forces. Will it be different this time? The answer to this question remains open, and the situation in Ukraine requires urgent, concrete action, not just another round of talks.
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