Trump envoys meet Putin in Moscow to discuss Ukraine war, then travel to Kyiv

Washington officials said that Steve Witkoff, a business partner of former President Donald Trump, and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son‑in‑law, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss “substantive plans” for the next steps toward ending the war in Ukraine. The White House confirmed the three‑hour discussion took place before the delegation departed for Kyiv on Sunday, but offered no details on any specific agreements reached during the talks.

Kremlin spokesman Yuri Ushakov described the meeting as “highly useful,” while also noting that no breakthrough had been reported. The encounter comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to de‑escalate the conflict, and the White House continues to provide updates through its live‑blog coverage of the developing situation.