Constructive Russia-US Talks on Ukraine Peace Deal, Putin Adviser Says

Kremlin Meeting on Ukraine Peace Efforts

• 🤝 A five-hour meeting took place in the Kremlin between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner.
• 🗣️ According to Putin's senior aide Yuri Ushakov, the talks were "constructive and substantive", though he acknowledged that "work still needs to be done."

Sticking Points and US Peace Plan

• 🤫 Both sides agreed not to disclose exact details of the conversation.
• 🗺️ A key sticking point mentioned was the issue of territories.
• 📝 Current peace efforts are based on a US plan that initially raised concerns about favoring Moscow, particularly regarding the eastern Donbass region.
• ⚖️ It is believed the plan has been modified to reflect Kyiv's demands more fairly, but specific changes remain undisclosed.

Next Steps in Diplomacy

• ✈️ Following the meeting, the US envoys were scheduled to head to Washington to brief President Trump on the outcomes of the talks.
• ❓ No breakthrough was immediately apparent from the diplomatic push.