Steve Witkoff, special envoy of US President Donald Trump for the Middle East, has arrived in the Russian capital on the morning of 25 April.

Source: European Pravda with reference to Russian news agency Interfax

Details: The agency reported that Witkoff’s flight from Miami landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport.

Axios reported, citing a well-informed US source, that the special envoy may meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Friday.

Background: 

• The Kremlin earlier said it would inform the public whether Witkoff’s visit to Russia and his meeting with Putin would take place. 
• Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated on 24 April that the Kremlin is "ready to reach a deal" with the US regarding Ukraine, although some elements of the deal still need to be "fine-tuned".
• Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson strongly criticised Donald Trump’s proposals for ending the war in Ukraine.

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