U.S.-Russia Peace Talks: Envoy and Kushner Set to Meet Putin in Moscow

Steve Witkoff, special envoy, accompanied by Jared Kushner, will travel to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for peace discussions. Organized at the Russians' request, these talks aim to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Further negotiations are set for the World Economic Forum in Davos.

U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced he will be traveling to Moscow with Jared Kushner to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday. This meeting is set at the Russian government's request, signifying a noteworthy gesture from their side.

Last week, the Kremlin confirmed it was preparing for discussions in Moscow, particularly concerning peace talks around the Ukraine conflict, although no specific dates were finalized initially. Witkoff expressed optimism that Putin might join Trump's Board of Peace, indicating that an invitation has been extended to the Russian leader.

Meanwhile, Ukraine's chief negotiator, Rustem Umerov, stated that dialogues with the U.S. on resolving the almost four-year-long war with Russia would progress at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, during the week.