Witkoff and Kushner to relay Putin's stance in Kyiv talks

U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have reportedly promised to consider Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's assessments during upcoming talks in Kyiv, according to Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov. Ushakov stated that after a 3-hour-10-minute meeting in Moscow, the Russian side called the talks "substantive, constructive, and frank." He claimed discussions covered not only Russia's war against Ukraine but also potential large-scale Russian-American projects, though he did not disclose specific proposals. Ushakov said Witkoff and Kushner pledged to use Putin's views in Kyiv negotiations. The Kremlin called the meeting useful for both sides and said Putin-Trump contacts would continue, but no independent confirmation from the American delegation has been provided.