US envoys meet Zelenskyy in Kyiv after talks with Putin in Moscow

A high‑level diplomatic gathering took place on Thursday in Geneva, coming a day after U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The Moscow talks, part of a broader effort by the United States to engage Russia on a range of security and economic issues, were conducted in private and concluded with a joint statement indicating a willingness to explore further dialogue.

The Geneva meeting, attended by senior officials from the United States, Russia, and several European partners, focused on coordinating responses to ongoing geopolitical challenges, including sanctions policy, energy security, and regional stability. Participants exchanged views on recent developments and outlined steps for continued engagement, underscoring the importance of sustained communication between the two nations. The session concluded with an agreement to maintain an open channel for future negotiations, reflecting a cautious but ongoing diplomatic outreach.