Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to meet with US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and entrepreneur Jared Kushner. This meeting follows Putin’s discussion with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. The focus of the upcoming meeting will be to continue the dialogue on the Ukrainian settlement. Witkoff and Kushner are visiting Moscow to address details regarding Moscow’s participation in the Board of Peace, an initiative to resolve disputes.
Putin revealed that Witkoff and Kushner will engage in discussions to further the dialogue on the Ukrainian settlement. The visit aims to solidify Moscow’s involvement in the Board of Peace, an initiative aimed at resolving conflicts. Witkoff had previously announced his intention to visit Moscow, with Kushner accompanying him for the talks.
Prior to their Moscow visit, Witkoff and Kushner met with Russian officials, including Kirill Dmitriev, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum. The closed-door meeting between the US and Russian representatives was described as positive by Witkoff. The proposed Board of Peace is seen as a platform to facilitate direct negotiations between leaders to prevent wars.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the importance of diplomacy over military actions in resolving the conflict with Russia. Zelensky highlighted Russia’s focus on Ukraine’s energy sector and the challenges faced in maintaining essential services. He also mentioned ongoing efforts to repair infrastructure and provide necessary support to affected regions. Zelensky noted ongoing negotiations with the US to address the conflict and Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy systems.
