Putin meets Witkoff and Kushner on Ukraine, economy
Russian President Vladimir Putin, during negotiations with representatives of US President Steve Witkoff and Jerod Kushner, did not limit the discussion to Ukrainian settlement but also thoroughly addressed economic issues, reported Russian President's aide Yuri Ushakov.
Consensus
- Putin met with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoffs and Jared Kushner in Moscow.
- The talks were not limited to Ukraine-related issues.
- Economic cooperation and potential large-scale Russia-U.S. projects were discussed.
- A three-day ceasefire was agreed upon to ensure the envoys' safe travel.
- The envoys were welcomed by Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev at Vnukovo airport.
- The meeting took place on September 5.
- After Moscow, the envoys were scheduled to travel to Kyiv.
- Putin described the contacts as constructive, trustworthy, and beneficial.
- Witkoff and Kushner were thanked by Putin for their efforts and conveyed best wishes from President Trump.
Points of divergence
- The talks were not limited to Ukraine and included possible large-scale Russia-U.S. projects. — tg_tass_agency
- The economic theme was discussed in considerable detail, along with possible mutually beneficial Russia-U.S. projects. — interfax
- The conversation lasted 3 hours and 10 minutes. — vedomosti
- The talks had already lasted more than two hours. — tg_rian_ru
- Putin emphasized that such contacts always go on benefit. — vesti
- Putin stated that Ukraine has significantly reduced attacks and that strikes on Kyiv have not occurred since midnight. — tg_mash
Coverage (12 sources)
- Ushakov: Putin's conversation with Whitaker and Kushner was substantive — Вести
- Putin's talks with Whitcomb and Kushner did not limit to Ukraine, discussed possible large Russian-American... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Putin also discussed economic issues with American negotiators — Интерфакс
- Ushakov called the talks between Putin and Whitaker and Kushner substantive — Интерфакс
- Ushakov: Putin's conversation with Whittaker and Kushner lasted more than three hours — Ведомости
- Whitlock and Kushner promised to use in tomorrow's contacts in Kyiv assessments made by Putin regarding ways to settle... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Putin's talks with Whitcomb and Kushner have been going on for more than two hours. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Putin stated that contacts of Whitcuff and Kushner are beneficial — Вести
- Putin holds talks with Whitcomb and Kushner on peace plan for Ukraine conflict resolution. Main point: — Mash
- Putin stated on high assessment of mediating mission of Whitaker and Kushner — Интерфакс
- Putin noted at meeting with Whitcomb and Kushner that contacts of this kind always work to the benefit. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Putin holds talks with Whitcomb and Kushner on peace plan for Ukraine conflict. — ТАСС (Telegram)
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