Putin to Meet Trump's Special Envoy Amid Constructive Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Donald Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow. This comes after Witkoff's 'highly constructive' discussions on Ukraine with Russian Special Envoy Kirill Dmitriyev in Davos. Witkoff is set to meet the Ukrainian delegation in Switzerland before heading to Moscow.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Moscow | Updated: 21-01-2026 17:51 IST | Created: 21-01-2026 17:51 IST
Putin to Meet Trump's Special Envoy Amid Constructive Talks
This image is AI-generated and does not depict any real-life event or location. It is a fictional representation created for illustrative purposes only.
  • Country:
  • Russian Federation

In a significant diplomatic development, Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday in Moscow. This announcement was confirmed by the Kremlin on Wednesday.

Witkoff's Moscow visit follows highly constructive two-hour talks with Russian Special Envoy Kirill Dmitriyev on Ukraine during the Davos summit. President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, also participated in these crucial discussions.

Before arriving in Moscow, Witkoff is slated to meet the Ukrainian delegation in Switzerland. This group includes notable figures such as Rustem Umerov, David Arakhamia, and Kirill Budanov, who are expected to contribute to ongoing dialogues.

(With inputs from agencies.)

Give Feedback