U.S. envoys discuss Ukraine plans with Putin in Moscow

Steve Witkoff, a prominent real‑estate developer, and Jared Kushner, the former senior adviser to President Donald Trump, departed Moscow after a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the White House said on Thursday. The administration confirmed that the two men “discussed substantive plans for next steps” with Putin, though it provided no further specifics about the agenda or the outcomes of the talks.

The visit, which took place amid heightened scrutiny of U.S.–Russia relations, marks a rare direct engagement between senior American business figures and the Kremlin. Officials did not disclose whether the discussions involved investment opportunities, diplomatic initiatives, or other areas of cooperation, and no immediate policy changes were announced. The White House indicated that it will continue to monitor the situation and assess any implications for U.S. interests.