Kremlin Foreign Policy Adviser Ushakov Reported that Putin Met with Trump Representatives

Kremlin Foreign Policy Advisor Yuriy Ushakov reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US President Donald Trump's special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Kremlin Foreign Policy Advisor Yuriy Ushakov made a statement to journalists in the capital Moscow about the visit of US President Donald Trump's special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow. Stating that Witkoff and Kushner made their eighth visit to Moscow, Ushakov stated that the US representatives were received by President Vladimir Putin. Ushakov noted that the meeting lasted about 3 hours and said, "The solution to the Ukrainian crisis and other current issues were discussed during the meeting."

Emphasizing that Putin appreciated the mediating role of the United States on the Ukraine issue, Ushakov said, "Putin thanked Trump for his initiatives to resolve the issue. The Russian side made a comprehensive assessment of the situation that occurred during the special military operation in Ukraine. It was stated that the root causes of the crisis should be eliminated. Putin confirmed that he was ready to continue joint work with the Americans to find political and diplomatic solutions to the issue. US representatives will go to Kiev after their contacts in Moscow." used.

Ushakov pointed out that relations between Russia and the USA were also discussed during the meeting and said, "Economic issues and major projects that can be implemented between Russia and the USA were discussed in detail."