Putin tells US envoys situation is 'not simple' as talks begin in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin began talks in Moscow on Saturday with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, describing the situation as "not simple." He asked them to convey "best wishes" to President Donald Trump. The meeting follows an alleged order for Russian forces to avoid striking Kyiv for three days, with Moscow claiming Kyiv also agreed to pause attacks. US envoys will travel to the Ukrainian capital afterward, though Kremlin sources expect little progress. Previous Trump team visits yielded no significant results, as Russia reportedly seeks peace only on its terms. Ukraine remains skeptical, and strikes continued Saturday despite the declared pause, killing three in Chuhuiv and injuring seven in Khmelnytskyi region.