Putin called the situation difficult before negotiations with Witkoff and Kushner
Quick Look
- Russian President Vladimir Putin called the situation difficult before negotiations with US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and the American leader's son-in-law Jared Kushner, which started in the Kremlin on Saturday evening.
- Trump previously said that American representatives would present proposals to end the conflict in Ukraine.
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Why It Matters
The talks take place in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, in which the US and Russia are on opposite sides. The American administration previously announced its readiness to submit proposals for a cessation of hostilities.
Brief retelling from RIA II
Vladimir Putin called the situation that will have to be dealt with during negotiations with US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and the American leader’s son-in-law Jared Kushner difficult.
Negotiations started in the Kremlin on Saturday evening.
US President Donald Trump noted that American representatives during their visit to Moscow will present proposals to end the conflict in Ukraine.
MOSCOW, September 5 - RIA Novosti. Russian President Vladimir Putin called the difficult situation that will have to be dealt with in negotiations with US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and the American leader's son-in-law Jared Kushner.
Negotiations started in the Kremlin on Saturday evening.
“The situation, of course, is not easy, which we have to deal with today,” Putin said.
Earlier, Witkoff and Kushner flew to Moscow. The US representatives were met at Vnukovo airport by the special representative of the Russian President for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Kirill Dmitriev.
US President Donald Trump noted that American representatives during their visit to Moscow will present proposals to end the conflict in Ukraine.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Negotiations will continue in the coming days to detail proposals to end the conflict in Ukraine
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What proposals will American representatives present to end the conflict in Ukraine?
- What is Russia's position on these proposals?
- Will negotiations continue after the first meeting?
