US envoy Witkoff lands in Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine – Europe live
Summary
US special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks about the war in Ukraine. This visit follows Witkoff’s recent meetings with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and leaders from Norway and Finland. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has softened his stance on Russia, leading to criticism from some Republicans.Key Facts
- Steve Witkoff, the US special envoy, met Russian President Putin in Saint Petersburg to discuss Ukraine.
- Witkoff recently met with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy and leaders of Norway and Finland before traveling to Russia.
- Kremlin’s advisor Kirill Dmitriev welcomed Witkoff at the airport.
- Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said it was unclear if any agreement would be reached from these talks.
- President Donald Trump agreed to buy Russian diesel and paused sanctions on Moscow, causing disagreements within the Republican Party.
- Some Republicans called Trump’s approach “disgraceful” and criticized his closeness with Putin.
- Ukraine’s anti-corruption police searched the premises of the National Bank of Ukraine and an employee’s home but made no arrests.
- This diplomatic activity is part of ongoing efforts related to the conflict in Ukraine.
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