Kremlin calls Putin-Trump envoy talks substantive and candid

The Kremlin characterized President Vladimir Putin's meeting with US President Donald Trump's envoys as substantive, constructive, and highly candid, according to Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov. Ushakov stated that the Russian side highlighted its successes on the front line and expressed confidence in achieving all its goals. The talks occurred both at the working table and over lunch in a more informal setting, with Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner promising to use the information during their negotiations in Kyiv. Putin reportedly claimed the Russian army did not strike targets in Kyiv from midnight on September 5, with Ukraine significantly reducing attacks on Moscow in response. The envoys also formulated a range of ideas for settling the war in Ukraine.