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.