US envoys go to Kremlin for talks with Putin on Ukraine
United States envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Moscow to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin inside the Kremlin. The discussions focus on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine following a recent round of peace talks. The diplomatic push comes after bilateral meetings previously took place in Abu Dhabi, involving delegations from the US, Russia, and Ukraine. A specific objective of the Kremlin discussions involves securing approval from the Russian leadership to include European representatives in the ongoing negotiation process.
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- ✓ US envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Moscow for Ukraine talks with Putin.
- ✓ US envoys met with Putin in the Kremlin after Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi.
- ✓ One of the goals of the meeting with Putin was to get the Russian leader's blessing for European representatives to be part of the talks.
- ✓ The US, Russia and Ukraine previously started a second day of Abu Dhabi peace talks.
What changed
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner traveled to Moscow to meet directly with Putin in the Kremlin following earlier peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
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US Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Meet Putin in Kremlin
United States envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Moscow to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin inside the Kremlin. The discussions focus on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine following a recent round of peace talks. The diplomatic push comes after bilateral meetings previously took place in Abu Dhabi, involving delegations from the US, Russia, and Ukraine. A specific objective of the Kremlin discussions involves securing approval from the Russian leadership to include European representatives in the ongoing negotiation process.
Why it matters
Diplomatic efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine have spanned multiple international locations, transitioning from discussions in Abu Dhabi to direct talks in Moscow. These negotiations address complex issues such as post-war security arrangements. The inclusion of senior US envoys signals high-level diplomatic engagement directly with the Russian presidency.
What is confirmed
- US envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Moscow for Ukraine talks with Putin.
- US envoys met with Putin in the Kremlin after Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi.
- One of the goals of the meeting with Putin was to get the Russian leader's blessing for European representatives to be part of the talks.
- The US, Russia and Ukraine previously started a second day of Abu Dhabi peace talks.
- Russia-Ukraine talks turned to post-war security but ended without breakthrough.
What to watch next
- Whether Russia agrees to allow European representatives to participate in the peace talks
- Any announcements regarding follow-up negotiations between the US, Russia, and Ukraine
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