Summary
President Trump's team met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine. The meeting in Moscow was part of preparations for peace talks with Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi. Territorial issues in eastern Ukraine remain a key topic of negotiation.
Key Facts
- President Trump's envoys met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin for four hours.
- The main topic was the U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine.
- Upcoming are trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi with Ukrainian and Russian officials.
- The U.S. is nearing a peace plan agreement with Ukraine, but Russia's agreement is uncertain.
- Territorial control in eastern Ukraine, particularly the Donbas region, is a significant issue.
- Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Josh Gruenbaum represented the U.S. in the meeting.
- Putin's adviser mentioned the necessity of resolving territorial issues for a long-term settlement.
- After Moscow, Trump's team will attend the Abu Dhabi talks, joined by various Ukrainian and Russian officials.
