The talks in the Kremlin took place following the conclusion of trilateral consultations in Abu Dhabi. Participants in the discussion included Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov, head of the Russian negotiating delegation Vladimir Medinsky, and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev.
Humanitarian Issues and Demarcation Lines
During the meeting, Vladimir Putin proposed organizing a humanitarian mission in Konstantinovka, drawing on the experience of cooperation in the Aleshkii area. The President noted the positive experience of interaction on this matter and expressed gratitude to Melania Trump for organizing a similar mission.
Regarding the territorial issue, the Russian leader emphasized that for Russia, the only line of demarcation with Ukraine is the state border. He also added that Russia has never opposed dialogue with the European side.
The US Position
US Presidential Special Representative Steve Witkoff reported that the contacts in Abu Dhabi took place in a positive atmosphere and that the Russian and Ukrainian delegations worked effectively. According to him, the upcoming prisoner exchange demonstrates progress in the settlement. Witkoff also intends to convey information about the ongoing negotiations to Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Jared Kushner, who also serves as a US Presidential Special Representative, expressed hope for discussing paths toward peace and ending the conflict. He noted that the US has already begun discussions with European partners regarding the security architecture on the continent.
