Putin discusses US proposal to end Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow on Saturday for about three hours to discuss new American proposals for settling the Ukraine war, with the envoys set to travel to Kyiv on Sunday for further talks. Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov described the talks as constructive and frank, saying the envoys presented ideas on possible settlement paths, while Russia expressed confidence in achieving its goals without disclosing details. The visit is part of the Trump administration's peace efforts since early 2025, though previous rounds have yielded no decisive progress. The meeting coincided with continued military escalation, as Ukrainian authorities reported seven deaths from Russian strikes Saturday, and President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of targeting Kyiv airports. Putin ordered a three-day halt to strikes on Kyiv during the talks, while Ukraine pledged not to attack Russian territory during negotiations.