Putin and Trump envoy had constructive meeting, Russian aide says
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 as it took place US President Donald Trump hinted that the two sides were close to reaching a deal.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged allies to apply more pressure on Russia, blaming Moscow for failing to agree to a previous temporary ceasefire presented by the US.
Traffic was halted as a convoy of cars carrying Witkoff arrived in central Moscow, on his fourth visit to Russia since the start of the year.
Source: BBC | Language: English