During a multi‑hour summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin met U.S. envoy Steve Wittkoff and Jared Kushner, prompting a swift and stern response from Kremlin officials.
Meeting Spanned Hours
The talks lasted almost five hours, with journalists invited to witness both sides. After the session, Steve Wittkoff headed to the U.S. Embassy in Moscow.
Kremlin Calls Meeting Productive
Russian representative Kirill Dmitriev described the discussion as productive, noting that the participants “examined the key points of the proposal in detail.”
Partial Agreement on Ukraine Plan
Kremlin aide Yuriy Uszákow said Putin acknowledged that Russia might accept certain aspects of the U.S. Ukraine plan, while other elements faced criticism.
Details Kept Secret
Both sides agreed not to disclose negotiation content. U.S. delegates will return to Washington to brief the president and will not visit Kyiv. The Russians reviewed a 27‑point document and additional related drafts, but no further talks with U.S. counterparts were held.
Pre‑Kremlin Dinner with Dmitriev
Before entering the Kremlin, Wittkoff and Kushner met with Dmitriev at the Sawa restaurant to discuss the visit’s details. The event was expected to be a lavish banquet.
Putin Criticizes Europe
At a Moscow economic forum, Putin accused European countries of blocking Trump’s peace initiatives, claiming they had excluded themselves from negotiations and lacked a peaceful agenda. He warned that if Europe provoked Moscow, the city would be ready to respond, potentially leading to a standoff with no dialogue.
