US envoys head to Kyiv after three-hour Putin meeting

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are traveling to Kyiv after a three-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, marking their first visit to Ukraine to discuss ending the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to receive them today. The visit occurs under a localized three-day ceasefire, with Moscow pledging no air strikes on Kyiv for the envoys' safety. The Moscow talks yielded no tangible results, though Putin's adviser called them constructive. The envoys will convey Russia's position to Kyiv. Putin reiterated confidence in achieving his war goals, citing Russian army advances, though experts dispute these claims. The conflict has lasted over four and a half years, with both sides escalating attacks, including on energy infrastructure and drone strikes.