🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin · 🇺🇦 Volodymyr Zelenskyy
US envoys meet Putin, head to Dublin for Zelenskyy talks in peace push
What happened
US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, following two days of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi that ended without a breakthrough. They were expected to travel to Dublin for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The two sides agreed in principle to a major prisoner-of-war exchange, with exact numbers still to be announced.
Why it matters
These talks aim to secure a peace deal in Ukraine, a goal that is uncertain due to the differing views on Europe's participation in negotiations and Russia's opposition to European troops in Ukraine. The meeting reflects ongoing efforts to address the conflict, which has lasted for nearly five years. European countries have raised concerns about Russia's conduct and intentions on the continent.
Key facts
- US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met with Putin
- A prisoner-of-war exchange was agreed in principle
- The US and Ukraine want European countries to appoint a single representative to negotiate with Moscow
- Russia opposes Europe's participation in direct negotiations
- Fighting continued in Ukraine as the talks took place
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