US Envoys Meet Putin to Discuss Ukraine Peace Plan
American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin for three hours to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, following President Donald Trump's announcement of a new peace proposal. A temporary three-day truce halting attacks on Kyiv and Moscow took effect to facilitate the delegation's visit, though Russia rejected Ukraine's broader ceasefire request. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported civilian casualties from recent strikes, while Moscow claimed it targeted military production facilities. Russian officials urged caution, stating they will not rush negotiations and maintain territorial claims. Putin described the talks as "not simple" but welcomed the American envoys as trusted interlocutors.