U.S. president Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that during the talks of his envoy Steve Witkoff with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, "great progress" was achieved on Ukraine.
Trump's man was again in Moscow
Trump described the gathering as "very fruitful", this word he utilized in a post on the fact Social platform. "My peculiar envoy, Steve Witkoff, just held a very fruitful gathering with Russian president Vladimir Putin. large advancement has been made! – he wrote.
"Then I gave information to any of our European allies. Everyone agrees that this war must end, and we will strive for it in the coming days and weeks," he pointed out.
The Kremlin had previously published a general message on the talks in which abroad Policy Advisor Yuri Uszakov reported that both sides exchanged "signals" as part of "constructive" talks in Moscow.
He besides added that Russia and the US discussed the anticipation of strategical cooperation, but refused to give details.
The president of the United States besides spoke to Zelenski
The gathering took place a fewer days before Trump's deadline for reaching a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. After Witkoff's meeting, Trump shared requests and information with the president of Ukraine.
"Our common position, agreed with partners, is absolutely clear – the war must end. And it should be fair. European leaders besides participated in the discussion, and I am grateful to each of them for their support. We discussed what was presented in Moscow," Volodymyr Zelenski then reported.
"Ukraine will surely defend its independence. We all request lasting and credible peace. Russia must end the war it started itself. Thank you to all those who support Ukraine," noted the Ukrainian leader.
At the same time, a White home typical reported that the U.S. would most likely impose secondary sanctions on Russia's purchasing countries on Friday.
According to this official, Russia inactive wants to hold talks with the US about the agreement.