Ukraine Talks: What Putin Said Before Meeting Trump's Envoys
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At a glance
- Vladimir Putin said he would discuss all aspects of a Ukrainian settlement with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
- Putin said Russian forces had not struck Kyiv since midnight on September 5 and that Ukrainian forces had also reduced attacks on Russia.
- He stressed that Russia and Ukraine had not agreed to a broader three-day ceasefire beyond halting strikes on the capitals.
Before meeting U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the talks would cover "all aspects of a settlement in Ukraine."
Putin said Russian forces had not carried out strikes on Kyiv since midnight on September 5. He also said Ukrainian forces had reduced their attacks on Russia.
At the same time, Putin stressed that Russia and Ukraine had not agreed to a broader three-day ceasefire. He said the understanding covered only the suspension of strikes on the two capitals.
Witkoff thanked Putin for stopping strikes on Kyiv for three days to allow the negotiations to take place. The talks were held in Moscow between Putin and Trump's envoys.
all aspects of a settlement in Ukraine
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