Putin aide reveals details of Moscow talks with Trump envoys

Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov revealed details of Vladimir Putin's talks with Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow, describing the over three-hour meeting as substantive and candid. Ushakov stated the envoys would convey Putin's assessments in Kyiv, that the US side was well-prepared, and that Putin and Trump would maintain personal contacts. Putin emphasized the need to address root causes of the war and discussed potential large-scale US-Russia projects. The envoys arrived in Moscow on September 5 and were scheduled to visit Kyiv on September 6. Ukraine had agreed to pause aerial strikes during the visit, though Russia continued attacks, with Putin only ordering no strikes on Kyiv itself.