Kremlin: Putin presented comprehensive assessments on Ukraine operation to Trump's envoys

The Kremlin disclosed details of the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and businessman Jared Kushner. During the meeting, Putin presented "frank and comprehensive" assessments on the current status of the special military operation in Ukraine. Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov emphasized that the focus of the talks was the need to eliminate the root causes of the conflict.

According to Ushakov's statement, the Russian side drew a clear picture of the course of the operation and outlined prerequisites for laying the foundations of a negotiation process. This development shows that direct high-level communication continues between Russia and the new US administration. However, it is not yet clear whether there have been serious changes in the positions of either side.

The meeting is considered part of the diplomatic moves brought to the agenda by Trump's promises to "end the war quickly." The arrival of Witkoff and Kushner in Moscow signals Washington's desire to establish direct channels with Moscow. It remains uncertain whether these channels will translate into a concrete ceasefire or peace process in the future.