Russia and Ukraine ‘very close to a deal’, says Trump
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin had “constructive” talks in Moscow on Friday lasting three hours, according to an aide of Putin’s.
Yuri Ushakov said the possibility of Russia and Ukraine resuming direct talks was a particular point of discussion.
The US has not released details of what was discussed during the meeting, but afterwards President Donald Trump said work to bring about a peace deal between the two sides was going “smoothly”.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the BBC territorial issues between Ukraine and Russia could be discussed if a “full and unconditional ceasefire” was agreed upon.
Reports suggest Ukraine would be expected to give up large portions of land annexed by Russia under a US peace proposal.
Source: BBC | Language: English