In high-stakes peace talks, Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff met with Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin. The meeting was touted as potentially leading to a deal to end the war in Ukraine, with Trump claiming they were close to an agreement. However, no breakthrough was reached during the talks, although Putin’s aide mentioned that the discussions were constructive.
The possibility of resuming direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine was also discussed during the meeting. Witkoff left Moscow carrying a message for Trump, with no immediate comment on the meeting’s outcome. The talks come amidst ongoing violence, including a car explosion near Moscow that killed a senior Russian military official.
The US and Ukrainian proposals for ending the war in Ukraine were revealed, showing significant differences. Trump has been eager to broker a peace deal but faces challenges from Russia’s hardline demands. The talks were described as fragile, with no deadline for achieving peace set.
Witkoff’s visit coincided with the assassination of Lt Gen Yaroslav Moskalik, a senior Russian military officer, which Russia blamed on Ukraine. The incident underscores the ongoing tensions in the region. The detonation of an improvised explosive device resulted in Moskalik’s death, reminiscent of previous attacks on Russian figures.
While the talks between Witkoff and Putin did not result in a clear breakthrough, they highlight the complexity and challenges of achieving peace in the region. The ongoing violence and assassinations underscore the delicate nature of the situation and the obstacles facing efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
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