US envoy Witkoff holds 'constructive' talks with Putin ahead of sanctions deadline

US envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, just two days before a deadline set by President Donald Trump for Russia to agree to a Ukraine peace deal or face fresh US sanctions. A Kremlin aide called the three-hour talks "useful and constructive" but there was no official statement from either side.

Aug 7, 2025 - 10:03
US envoy Witkoff holds 'constructive' talks with Putin ahead of sanctions deadline
US envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, just two days before a deadline set by President Donald Trump for Russia to agree to a Ukraine peace deal or face fresh US sanctions. A Kremlin aide called the three-hour talks "useful and constructive" but there was no official statement from either side.