Putin held a three-hour meeting with the US special envoy to discuss the idea of ending the Russia-Ukraine war
Quick Look
- Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Wykov in the Kremlin for about three hours to discuss possible ways to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
- The Kremlin described the talks as extremely candid and constructive, with Putin praising Trump's commitment to peace and ordering the military to suspend attacks on Kiev for three days starting at midnight.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky said he had spoken to the US special envoy and that the Ukrainian military would suspend its attack on Moscow.
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Why It Matters
The Russia-Ukraine war lasted for about four and a half years, and the conflict between the two sides showed no signs of ending. US President Trump has repeatedly expressed his willingness to help mediate peace, and this dispatch of a special envoy to Russia is part of his peace efforts.
(Central News Agency, Moscow, Comprehensive Foreign News Report on the 5th) Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with US special envoys Jared Kushner and Wykov in the Kremlin for about three hours and late into the night. The Kremlin stated that the two sides had "extremely candid" talks, and the US also put forward "several ideas" on how to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Agence France-Presse reported that Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters: "The U.S. representatives are fully prepared for this trip."
Oshakov pointed out: "They not only once again expressed their hope that the war will end as soon as possible, but also proposed some possible ways to promote a solution."
He said: "This dialogue is constructive and extremely candid. Both parties trust each other. Russia is confident in achieving the set goals."
Reuters reported that Vladimir Putin praised U.S. President Donald Trump for his efforts to end the roughly four-and-a-half-year-old war between Russia and Ukraine. Trump hinted yesterday that the United States had proposed a new plan to end the war, but did not elaborate further.
Putin pointed out that although Trump knew that he was facing a difficult situation, "he continued to work hard to help promote a solution and contribute to resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine."
Russian state-run media reported that the meeting lasted about three hours and ended after 11 pm in Moscow, and released footage of the US convoy leaving the Kremlin.
As in past talks, Putin was accompanied by his foreign policy adviser Oshakov and investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev. The two also welcomed two U.S. envoys at the airport, took them to a restaurant, and then accompanied them to the Kremlin.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Putin has ordered the military not to attack the Ukrainian capital Kiev for three days starting from midnight today. Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will next travel to Kiev.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he had spoken to two U.S. envoys who are expected to visit Kiev tomorrow and that the Ukrainian army will not launch an attack on Moscow before the 7th of this month.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Russia and Ukraine will enter substantive peace negotiations under the mediation of the United States
Likely · Within weeks
Temporary ceasefire to be extended or converted into longer-term ceasefire agreement
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What are the specific contents of the peace plan proposed by the United States?
- Does Russia accept the concept proposed by the United States?
- After the temporary ceasefire, will the two sides enter substantive negotiations?
