In a high-stakes diplomatic move, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, just days before President Trump’s deadline for a ceasefire in Ukraine. The meeting comes amidst escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia, with the threat of punitive actions looming if a peace agreement is not reached.
Witkoff, who has visited Russia five times this year, has been working tirelessly to secure a resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. While he has managed to facilitate some prisoner exchanges, there has been no clear progress towards ending the war.
President Trump has set a deadline for Friday, calling for either a peace agreement in Ukraine or punitive action against Russia. The meeting between Witkoff and Putin is seen as a last-ditch effort to avert further escalation in the region.
The Kremlin has not disclosed details of the meeting, but it is believed that discussions centered around the Russia-Ukraine war and potential paths to de-escalation. The outcome of the meeting remains uncertain, with both sides under pressure to find a resolution before the looming deadline.
The situation is further complicated by recent strained relations between Trump and Putin, with the U.S. President hinting at tough tariffs if a ceasefire is not achieved. The outcome of the meeting could have far-reaching implications for the region and beyond.
As the world watches closely, the fate of the Ukraine conflict hangs in the balance, with the clock ticking towards the Friday deadline set by President Trump.
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1. The New York Times: [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/world/europe/russia-trump-witkoff-putin-ukraine.html]
2. The Hill: [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5438169-live-updates-trump-witkoff-russia]
3. CBS News: [https://www.cbsnews.com/video/us-envoy-witkoff-meets-putin-as-trumps-sanctions-deadline-nears/]
4. Axios: [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxNLXFHX3RtNWtXZVlXVFFzOVBMdElLZf9DTnYxZ1N1eDdEajhRZkFKUXRJM2w1akktZVJEZVdLaEtZd2hMM0xic0ttQl8wWE9Cell2cTJFWEpVSG5FYUpzWG1lMlV3QjNUS2M4a0xYQm9XSVBhWkZQOWJtcjBtcTJuUmsyU3FGYy1X?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en]
5. NPR: [https://www.npr.org/2025/08/06/nx-s1-5494335/putin-witkoff-trump-envoy-russia-ukraine-war]
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