
Putin-US envoy talks conclude: Latest reactions (Updates, VIDEO)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has concluded talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow, following two days of US-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.
Senior officials, including Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov and spokesman Dmitry Peskov, have been speaking to reporters following the meeting.
The discussions followed a similar pattern to previous exchanges between the Russian president and American negotiators.
The talks focused on a potential settlement of the conflict and the future European security architecture.
Kremlin describes talks as constructive
Putin’s negotiations with the US envoys were described as "substantive, constructive, frank and useful" by Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov.
Constructive talks
US envoy welcomes progress
US special envoy Steve Witkoff welcomed the resumption of trilateral negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the US, pointing to plans for another round of talks.
I think progress was made today, yes
This is what President Trump wants to see
He noted that few had expected the trilateral format to resume in Abu Dhabi, but the negotiations did restart and another meeting has already been scheduled.