Putin began a meeting with Trump's special envoys in the Kremlin
Quick Look
- Russian President Vladimir Putin began negotiations with Donald Trump's special envoys Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner in the Kremlin, discussing the situation in Ukraine and the terms of the ceasefire.
- Putin noted that Trump continues to try to contribute to resolving the conflict, and Witkoff thanked for the three-day ceasefire, which allowed the delegation to fly to Moscow.
- It also stated that Russia did not negotiate a broader truce with Ukraine.
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Why It Matters
The negotiations are taking place against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where agreements on a local ceasefire were previously reached. Trump's special envoys arrived in Moscow after confirming compliance with the silence regime by Russian troops.
Russian President Vladimir Putin began a meeting with special envoys of American leader Donald Trump Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Negotiations in the Kremlin last for more than an hour. The Russian leader called the situation that they will have to discuss at the negotiations difficult.
Also taking part in the negotiations are Russian Presidential Assistant Yuri Ushakov and the President’s Special Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries, RDIF Head Kirill Dmitriev.
Witkoff and Kushner arrived in the Russian capital on September 5. Dmitriev met them at the airport. Trump's special envoys are expected to visit Kyiv on Sunday.
Putin on Trump's contribution
Putin said that Trump does not stop trying to contribute to resolving the conflict in Ukraine. He also said that he was ready to inform Witkoff and Kushner about Moscow's vision of the current situation.
According to the president, the parties will discuss all modalities of the settlement. The head of state also emphasized that such negotiations are always beneficial, regardless of the further development of the event.
Witkoff thanked Putin for the meeting, noting that the American side was waiting for the start of these negotiations. He also conveyed Trump's best wishes to the Russian leader and called his communication with Putin one of his best and most memorable stories.
Witkoff thanked for the ceasefire
Trump's special envoy thanked the president for Moscow agreeing to a three-day ceasefire, saying it allowed the delegation to fly to Russia safely.
Putin clarified that Russian troops have not launched strikes on the Ukrainian capital since midnight on September 5.
Earlier, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky promised that Kyiv would not strike Moscow during the visit of the American leader’s special envoys.
Russia did not negotiate a wider truce
Russia did not agree with Ukraine on the broader three-day truce announced in Kyiv, Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Putin also clarified that the Ukrainian side has significantly reduced the intensity of attacks on Russian territory since midnight on September 5.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Trump's special envoys will visit Kyiv on Sunday to continue negotiations
Very likely · Within days
Negotiations between Russia and the United States on Ukraine will continue after the visit to Kyiv
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific settlement modalities will be discussed?
- Are further meetings planned after the visit to Kyiv?
- What guarantees do the parties provide regarding compliance with the agreements reached?
