Within the backdrop of intensified American efforts to end the war in Ukraine, a significant diplomatic meeting transpired in Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a nearly five-hour closed-door conversation with American special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior advisor to President Trump, Jared Kushner. This crucial meeting occurred amidst voiced concerns regarding the U.S. peace proposals from both Ukraine and Europe.
Prior to this confidential Kremlin discussion, Putin amicably greeted the American representatives, inquiring about their Moscow experiences. The dialogue included Putin's foreign policy advisor, Yuri Ushakov, and ambassador for investment affairs, Kirill Dmitriev.
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Ushakov noted post-meeting that the dialogues were "productive" yet lacking in significant breakthroughs. He clarified, "No consensus on core issues of resolving the Ukrainian crisis has emerged yet." Ushakov added that the U.S. introduced new proposals, though Russia perceived no potential for compromises there.
Accusations Against Europe for Disrupting Peace Processes
Earlier, Putin launched a critical attack on European countries, accusing them of proposing measures "engineered to destroy the entire peace process." Putin elaborated, "They stand on the side of war, and their proposals are utterly unacceptable for Russia."
Furthermore, Putin warned NATO countries, suggesting that if Europe ignites a conflict with Russia, the ramifications "would be swift, leaving no party for Russia to converse with."
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Ending the Ukraine War Isn't Easy - Trump
In Washington, President Trump acknowledged during a cabinet meeting that his envoys visited Moscow to explore potential strategies for ending the war. He remarked that the Russia-Ukraine conflict is a significant challenge, one not easily resolvable. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed that there must be no "back door deals," emphasizing transparency in the entire process.
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Years into the conflict, Russia maintains control over 19% of Ukrainian territory, though experts opine that its primary strategic objectives remain unfulfilled. Despite the ongoing U.S.–Russia talks, an evident path to a real solution remains elusive.
