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Trump Envoy Meets Putin as Ukraine Ceasefire Talks Progress

Steve Witkoff, U.S. Special Envoy, discusses potential peace terms with Vladimir Putin, though key disagreements remain unresolved.

  • U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow for over three hours to discuss a potential Ukraine ceasefire agreement.
  • Reports of Witkoff waiting eight hours to meet Putin were denied by President Trump, who called the claims 'fake news' and criticized the media for misrepresentation.
  • Witkoff described the talks as 'solution-based' and noted progress, though significant gaps remain between Russian and Ukrainian positions on territorial issues.
  • President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky have proposed a ceasefire plan, but Russia has yet to agree, raising concerns about Putin's commitment to peace.
  • Trump emphasized optimism about the discussions, with Witkoff set to brief Trump and senior officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on the next steps.
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