Putin meets US envoys in Moscow to discuss Ukraine ceasefire

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Russian President Vladimir Putin met US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin on Saturday to discuss settling the Russia-Ukraine conflict, calling the situation "difficult" and asking them to convey his gratitude to President Donald Trump. Putin confirmed he ordered a suspension of strikes on Kyiv from midnight September 5 after an official US request, noting Ukraine also reduced attacks on Russian territory, while stressing the importance of trust in mediation during the talks. The envoys will travel to Kyiv after Moscow, with Trump saying they aim to advance a peace proposal, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated Kyiv is ready to observe a temporary ceasefire in airstrikes during the consultations.


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