On December 2, President Vladimir Putin will host U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow for a high‑level discussion that will also feature Jared Kushner and include a presentation of U.S.–Ukraine negotiation outcomes.
Putin to Meet U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow
A meeting between President Vladimir Putin and the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, is scheduled for the second half of the day on December 2 at the Kremlin.
Jared Kushner to Attend the Meeting
Reuters reported that Donald Trump’s son, Jared Kushner, will also be present at the talks.
White House to Present U.S.–Ukraine Negotiation Results
A White House representative will present at the Kremlin the outcomes of two‑day U.S.–Ukrainian negotiations on a draft peace agreement concerning the war in Ukraine.
Florida Talks Stall on Ukraine’s Occupied Territories
After two‑day consultations of Ukrainian and U.S. delegations that took place in Florida, the issue of the territories of Ukraine occupied by Russia remains unresolved. It is still unclear what security guarantees Ukraine would receive, nor whether Kyiv has agreed to abandon its pursuit of NATO membership. State‑controlled Russian media reported that Ukrainians were set to suffer defeat in talks with Americans and noted that U.S. President Donald Trump did not participate. Experts said Putin would not accept concessions to Ukraine and would demand Donbas and the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from regions the Kremlin seeks to annex.
French President Prepares for Meeting with U.S. Envoy
In France, officials commented on the effects of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Paris. Presidents of France and Ukraine held a series of telephone conversations at the Élysée Palace with European leaders and the American envoy, who is scheduled to be in Moscow on Tuesday. Macron and Zelensky emphasized that only Ukraine can decide on territorial concessions and security guarantees.
Zelensky Highlights Importance of Talks
Following the conversation with Steve Witkoff, Zelensky posted on the platform X that the discussion was important. He said that from the war’s outset he will continue to focus solely on strengthening Ukraine. Leaders Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer also participated in the conversation.