Russian presidential aide Ushakov said Putin met US special envoy Witkoff and
Jared Kushner at the Kremlin on the evening of the 5th for a 3-hour-10-minute
discussion focused on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Moscow told the envoys it
seeks elimination of all root causes of the dispute, detailed progress in its
special military operation, and said Russian forces have made significant gains
and remain confident of meeting objectives. Putin reiterated a willingness to
pursue a political-diplomatic settlement. Witkoff and Kushner said they will
convey Putin’s views and assessments to Kyiv during planned contacts with
Ukrainian officials; Ushakov said US envoys came prepared, expressed concern
about ending military action quickly and put forward a range of possible
solutions. The sides also discussed economic matters and potential major
Russia–US cooperation projects.
