New Russian-American discussions in Moscow regarding the Ukrainian settlement
Quick Look
US envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow to conduct a new round of negotiations with Russian President Putin on settling the conflict in Ukraine, which is the sixth visit of its kind in a series of meetings that began in April 2025.
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Why It Matters
Russian-American relations have witnessed a series of negotiations on Ukraine since April 2025, including meetings in Petersburg, Moscow, and Alaska.
The Russian President and the US presidential envoy discussed the Ukrainian settlement for the first time on April 11, 2025 in Petersburg. A second round of negotiations was held between Putin and American negotiators on April 25, 2025. Following those negotiations, tripartite negotiations were held between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine in mid-May last year.
The Russian president's third meeting with American envoys was held on August 6, before Putin's meeting with US President Donald Trump in Anchorage. In Alaska, Witkoff and Kushner participated in the summit between the two presidents as part of the American delegation.
Putin met with Witkov for the fourth time in Moscow on December 2 last year. The fifth and final meeting was held on January 22 of this year.
Witkoff and US President's son-in-law Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow on Saturday to hold negotiations with Putin on settling the conflict in Ukraine.
Open Questions
- What are the settlement terms proposed in this round?
- Is there tangible progress in the negotiations?
