Russian President Vladimir Putin meets two U.S. envoys for more than three hours in Moscow to discuss possible ways to end the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin describes the talks as “highly useful” and says the envoys raised ideas about “possible avenues” toward negotiations. Kremlin officials do not indicate that the meeting produces a breakthrough or a concrete agreement.
According to multiple outlets, Putin tells the envoys that Russia is making “real progress” on the battlefield and remains confident about achieving its goals. Some reporting also notes the envoys travel onward soon after the meeting, with plans to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv shortly afterward. One outlet adds that while Putin references U.S. efforts, major issues—such as territorial arrangements and Ukraine’s future security—remain unresolved.
Overall, the outlets converge on the same characterization from Russian officials: the talks are useful, but progress stops short of any signed settlement or clear new framework. The differing emphasis centers on whether Putin acknowledges U.S. efforts and on the implications of the next meeting with Zelenskiy.
