Top Russian Diplomat Yuri Ushakov Briefs Reporters on Trump Meeting and Ukraine Crisis

Meeting with Trump Representatives

• 🤝 A meeting between Russian President's representatives, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, and the Russian President concluded after a five-hour constructive and substantive discussion.
• 🇺🇦 The primary focus was on prospects for joint work towards a long-term peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian crisis.

Discussion on Ukrainian Crisis Documents

• 📄 Ushakov confirmed discussions on the content of project documents previously handed over by the Americans to Moscow.
• ⚠️ While not discussing specific wording, the essence of the American proposals was debated, with some points agreed upon and others met with criticism.
• 📌 The discussion acknowledged the territorial problems as crucial for resolving the crisis, though no compromise has been reached yet.

Economic Cooperation and Political Signals

• 📈 The future economic cooperation between Russia and the US was discussed, with an emphasis on demonstrating a real desire to collaborate.
• ✉️ President Trump's representatives conveyed greetings and best wishes from President Trump to President Putin, and President Putin, in turn, asked them to relay important political signals.

Future Contacts and Negotiations

• 📞 Russia and the US agreed to continue contacts at the level of aides and representatives.
• 🗓️ The possibility of a presidential-level meeting depends on the progress achieved through ongoing work by aides and foreign ministries.
• 🤫 The negotiations were conducted in strict secrecy, with no promises made to visit Kyiv, only to report back to Washington.