"The meeting is expected to address borders, security guarantees, frozen Russian assets, and potential US-Russian investment projects. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin would receive Witkoff, whose role has been under the scanner after reports emerged that he advised a senior Kremlin aide on how to present a Ukraine peace plan to US President Donald Trump. "I think the administration feels very optimistic," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Monday."
"The Moscow talks follow Sunday's meeting between Ukrainian and US negotiators, with both delegations saying the talks were "productive." Kyiv and Washington are reworking the US proposal, criticized for initially favoring Russian positions. Meanwhile, European leaders remained engaged in the flurry of diplomatic activity with French President Emmanuel Macron having met Zelenskyy on Monday. Macron and Zelenskyy also spoke with Witkoff ahead of the Moscow meeting."
Steve Witkoff, President Trump's special envoy for peace missions, will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss a US proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The agenda is expected to include borders, security guarantees, frozen Russian assets, and possible US-Russian investment projects. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed the meeting and noted reports that Witkoff advised a senior Kremlin aide on presenting a peace plan to President Trump. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt expressed optimism. Kyiv and Washington are reworking the US proposal after criticism, while European leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, remain engaged.
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