Kremlin says talks between Putin and U.S. envoys were useful, but no breakthrough

The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin holds more than three hours of talks with two United States envoys about restarting negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. A Kremlin aide says Putin described the discussions as “useful” and said Russia is making progress on the battlefield.

The outlets report that the U.S. envoys seek a possible settlement, but there is no indication that talks produce a breakthrough. The Kathmandu Post says major issues remain unresolved, including questions over territory and Ukraine’s future security. Other reports focus on Russia’s portrayal of the meeting, while noting that the U.S. side is pressing Moscow on pathways toward a deal.

RTE and The Hill also quote Russian officials characterizing the talks as “highly useful,” without providing details of any agreement. RTE adds that Putin expressed confidence in achieving Russia’s goals, while The Hill identifies the envoys and says they presented ideas on possible avenues for talks. Overall, the shared account is that the meeting is described positively by Moscow but does not signal a near-term breakthrough.