Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov said US–Russia talks on ending the nearly four-year Ukraine war were “productive,” though substantial work remains. Putin met US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as Washington pushes a peace deal amid concerns over Trump’s earlier proposal favouring Moscow.
President Donald Trump said his Ukraine peace proposal has been “fine-tuned” and that envoys will soon meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian officials. His plan, criticised for favouring Russia, remains under negotiation as Europe seeks stronger guarantees and fresh Russian attacks intensify pressure on talks.
Russia launched early-morning attacks on Kyiv, hitting residential buildings and energy infrastructure, injuring at least four. The strikes came despite ongoing US-mediated peace discussions in Geneva, aimed at de-escalating the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv.
