US envoys arrive in Moscow for Ukraine talks with Vladimir Putin
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow on Thursday for meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, continuing diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The visit follows two days of talks in Abu Dhabi involving US, Russian and Ukrainian officials that ended without a breakthrough. Witkoff said Putin has agreed to European negotiators joining the next round of discussions. The Moscow meetings represent the latest push by the Trump administration to broker a ceasefire and broader peace settlement.
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- ✓ US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow on Thursday for talks with Vladimir Putin.
- ✓ The Moscow visit follows two days of US-Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi that ended without a breakthrough.
- ✓ Witkoff stated that Putin agreed to European negotiators joining the next round of Ukraine peace talks.
What changed
Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Moscow for direct talks with Putin after the Abu Dhabi round concluded without a breakthrough.
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US envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Moscow for Putin talks after Abu Dhabi round
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow on Thursday for meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, continuing diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The visit follows two days of talks in Abu Dhabi involving US, Russian and Ukrainian officials that ended without a breakthrough. Witkoff said Putin has agreed to European negotiators joining the next round of discussions. The Moscow meetings represent the latest push by the Trump administration to broker a ceasefire and broader peace settlement.
Why it matters
The Abu Dhabi talks marked the first time US, Russian and Ukrainian officials met together in months, focusing on post-war security arrangements but failing to produce concrete progress. Trump has repeatedly claimed he can end the conflict quickly, and his envoys have been shuttling between capitals. European leaders have demanded a seat at the table, concerned any deal could undermine their security. A major prisoner exchange was also recently completed, signaling some cooperation persists.
What is confirmed
- US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow on Thursday for talks with Vladimir Putin.
- The Moscow visit follows two days of US-Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi that ended without a breakthrough.
- Witkoff stated that Putin agreed to European negotiators joining the next round of Ukraine peace talks.
Still unconfirmed
- The Trump administration may be prepared to pressure Ukraine into territorial concessions as part of a peace deal.
- European Union participation in future talks could complicate negotiations given EU sanctions on Russia.
What to watch next
- Whether Putin meets directly with Witkoff and Kushner and what specific proposals emerge
- Whether European officials are formally invited to the next negotiating round and which countries participate
- Whether Ukraine accepts any framework emerging from the Moscow talks
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