Trump's envoy Witkoff meets Putin as ceasefire deadline looms
Summary
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow as a deadline set by Donald Trump for a ceasefire in Ukraine approaches. Trump has threatened Russia with more sanctions if it does not stop its military actions in Ukraine. Despite ongoing talks, no agreement has been reached, and attacks continue.Key Facts
- Steve Witkoff, a U.S. envoy, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
- The meeting comes as Trump’s deadline for Russia to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire approaches.
- Trump has warned of strong sanctions if Russia does not end its military actions in Ukraine.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky supports the threat of U.S. sanctions on countries buying Russian oil.
- Previous talks in Istanbul between Ukraine and Russia did not end the conflict.
- Russia continues air strikes on Ukraine; Kyiv experienced a deadly attack recently.
- The U.S. approved $200 million in military sales to Ukraine, following a call between Trump and Zelensky.
- Ukraine uses drones against Russian targets, while Russia targets Ukrainian cities.
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