U.S. Envoys Meet Putin, Head to Kyiv for Ukraine Discussions

MOSCOW — Jared Kushner and Richard Witkoff, acting as U.S. envoys, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday. The meeting focused on the conflict in Ukraine, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

Following their engagement in Moscow, the envoys are scheduled to travel to Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, to continue their peace initiative efforts. The visit to Kyiv signals a broader attempt to address the ongoing hostilities.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov characterized the talks in Moscow as "useful." However, Peskov also stated that the discussions did not result in any significant breakthroughs concerning the conflict. The envoys have undertaken these discussions as part of an effort to explore potential avenues for de-escalation.

Sources indicated the envoys communicated directly with Putin during their time in Moscow. The discussions represent a direct line of communication between the U.S. representatives and the Russian leadership regarding the conflict situation.