US envoys set for Ukraine talks after meeting Putin in Russia
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner left Moscow having "discussed substantive plans for next steps" with Putin, according to the White House.
The upcoming talks between US envoys and Ukraine officials come on the heels of a meeting between President Trump's advisors, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The White House has confirmed that the pair discussed plans for next steps with Putin, though details of those discussions remain scarce.
This development is significant in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has been a point of contention between the US, Russia, and Ukraine for several years. The US has been critical of Russia's actions in the region, including its annexation of Crimea in 2014, and has imposed sanctions on Russia in response. The fact that Kushner and Witkoff were able to meet with Putin and discuss plans for next steps suggests that the US and Russia may be attempting to find common ground on the issue.
What's next to watch is how these talks between US envoys and Ukraine officials play out, and whether they lead to any concrete progress on resolving the conflict. Additionally, the involvement of Kushner and Witkoff, who are not traditional foreign policy advisors, raises questions about the Trump administration's approach to Ukraine policy and whether it will differ significantly from that of previous administrations. The US Congress has been critical of the administration's handling of Ukraine policy, so these developments will likely be closely watched by lawmakers.
Originally reported by bbc.co.uk. NewsProfile adds analysis for general news readers.