Putin assures US emissaries that Russia will achieve its objectives in Ukraine despite diplomatic cooperation
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Russian President Vladimir Putin assured the White House emissaries, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, that although he will continue to cooperate with the United States for a political-diplomatic settlement in Ukraine, the Russian army will achieve the objectives set in the conflict, according to Yuri Ushakov, international policy advisor to the Russian Presidency, after a three-hour and ten-minute meeting in the Kremlin.
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Why It Matters
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, with diplomatic attempts led by US emissaries to reach a political settlement, while Russia advances on the front and affirms that it will meet its military objectives.
The president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, assured White House emissaries Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner this Saturday that, although he will continue to cooperate with the United States to achieve a political-diplomatic settlement to the conflict, the Russian army will achieve the objectives it has set in Ukraine.
"In particular, the real successes of the Russian Army in its advance on the front were highlighted and the confidence was expressed that the objectives set will be achieved," said Yuri Ushakov, international policy advisor to the Russian Presidency, at the end of the consultations in the Kremlin.
At the same time, he insisted on the need to eliminate "all the original causes of the conflict," and likewise confirmed "the will to continue working together with the Americans in the search for a political-diplomatic settlement."
"The meeting lasted three hours and ten minutes. It was substantial, constructive and very frank and trustworthy," he said.
He added that economic issues and other current issues were also addressed.
According to Ushakov, Putin again thanked US President Donald Trump for "his sincere desire to contribute to an early mutually acceptable solution."
"It was confirmed that the presidents of both countries will continue to maintain personal contacts," said the advisor.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Russia will continue its military advance in Ukraine while maintaining open diplomatic channels with the US.
Likely · Within weeks
The presidents of Russia and the US will maintain personal contacts in the near future.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What exactly are the military objectives that Russia has set in Ukraine?
- How will Putin's announcement affect the ongoing diplomatic negotiations?
- How will the US and Ukraine respond to the claim that Russia will achieve its goals despite diplomatic cooperation?
