Putin and Witkoff discuss potential Russia-US joint projects

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Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said talks with the US on Ukraine also covered economic topics and potential large mutually beneficial joint projects. The discussions were described as constructive and frank. The September 5 Kremlin meeting involved President Vladimir Putin with US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Ushakov stated the dialogue on Ukraine continued, with economic issues discussed in detail alongside the conflict settlement. Economic matters have been a separate Russia-US negotiation track, including planned January 2026 talks in Abu Dhabi. Putin and Witkoff discussed economic cooperation in December 2025, though discussions do not guarantee agreement or implementation.


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