American officials are set to meet with Russian leaders to discuss a proposed cease-fire, as President Putin weighs the implications amidst ongoing military operations.
Cease-Fire Talks Intensify as U.S. Envoys Arrive in Moscow
Cease-Fire Talks Intensify as U.S. Envoys Arrive in Moscow
High-stakes negotiations unfold in Moscow amid a proposed 30-day cease-fire between the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia.
American and Russian negotiators are headed to Moscow in a pivotal move, as President Vladimir Putin considers a proposed 30-day cease-fire from the United States and Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitri S. Peskov confirmed that U.S. officials are en route and will be detailing the proposal in upcoming discussions, emphasizing that they would reserve their comments for after the negotiations.
Reports indicated that a plane linked to Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s envoy to the Middle East, had recently landed in Moscow, marking his second trip to Russia in a short span. His previous visit was centered on a successful prisoner exchange that freed American teacher Marc Fogel. Ukraine has expressed willingness to participate in a temporary cease-fire should Russia reciprocate.
Peskov highlighted that any formal response from Russia regarding the cease-fire would come post-discussion with U.S. officials. President Trump is also expected to engage directly with Putin this week regarding the matter. Meanwhile, Putin is slated to meet with Belarusian leader Aleksandr G. Lukashenko, where he may address the cease-fire proposal publicly for the first time.
The negotiations occur against the backdrop of intensified military efforts in the Kursk region, where Russian forces are striving to reclaim territory previously occupied by Ukrainian troops during a surprise advance last August.
