Putin calls talks with US envoys constructive as they head to Kyiv

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow and are now heading to Kyiv for talks on ending the Ukraine war, with a limited three-day ceasefire declared for their visit. The Kremlin described the three-hour meeting as constructive and trustful, though no tangible results were reported. Putin reiterated confidence in achieving his war goals, while Moscow pledged to avoid air strikes on Kyiv during the envoys' stay. The visit aims to restart negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, which have been paused since spring. Experts remain skeptical about progress, as Russia has made few territorial gains recently and both sides continue escalating attacks.