Kremlin says it "brought positions closer" with US and even discussed "direct talks" with Ukraine
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Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:14:49 +0300

The Kremlin has stated that Russian leader Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff, during their meeting, brought positions closer and also discussed the possibility of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Source Yuri Ushakov, Putins foreign policy advisor, in a comment to Russian media, as reported by European Pravda Details Ushakov said that the threehour conversation between Putin and Witkoff had a constructive and very useful nature and allowed for further rapprochement of Russias and the USs positions on a number of issues.
Quote As for the Ukrainian crisis specifically, the conversation included, in particular, the possibility of resuming direct talks between Russian and Ukrainian representatives. Background This is Witkoffs fourth visit to Moscow and his meeting with Putin, through which the US aims to achieve a peaceful settlement in Ukraine.
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 finetuned.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson strongly criticised Donald Trumps proposals for ending the war in Ukraine.
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