On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed U.S. presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff and former White House adviser Jared Kushner to the Kremlin for a high-stakes chat in Moscow 🤝.
Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov described the meeting as “constructive” but warned there’s still “more work to do.” Despite the positive tone, no compromise was reached on Ukraine’s territorial concessions, leaving the key issue unresolved.
Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s top economic envoy, echoed that sentiment on social media on Wednesday, calling the discussions “productive.” His post highlighted ongoing cooperation in other areas, even as the territorial dispute remains stuck.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged full transparency in the peace efforts, noting that “there are no simple solutions” to the Ukraine crisis. He stressed he’s ready to make the tough calls needed to protect his country.
While Tuesday’s meeting didn’t deliver a breakthrough on Ukraine’s borders, it underscored that dialogue at the highest level continues 🌐. Observers say the next steps will be critical as both sides seek ways forward.
Stay tuned as diplomatic channels work to turn “constructive talks” into real progress.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
