Putin's Moscow talks with US envoys end without Ukraine breakthrough

Russian President Vladimir Putin's three-hour meeting with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow ended without a reported breakthrough on a Ukraine peace deal, though the Kremlin called the talks "highly useful" and said discussions would continue. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said the meeting was substantive and frank, with US envoys outlining settlement ideas without disclosing details. Putin stressed Russia's battlefield gains and reiterated the need to address "root causes" of the conflict, while also discussing economic cooperation and praising President Donald Trump's efforts. The US envoys were scheduled to travel to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, with next steps expected in coming weeks. Central disputes over territory and security arrangements remain unresolved, making the Kyiv visit crucial for narrowing gaps.