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Trump Envoys in Moscow for Talks with Putin on Ukraine

Published January 22, 2026, 22:07
Trump Envoys in Moscow for Talks with Putin on Ukraine

Special envoy to Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the war in Ukraine. The visit was made at the invitation of the Russian side, and discussions began immediately after the arrival of the American envoys at the Kremlin. According to the Kremlin, Witkoff and Kushner went directly to the Kremlin to meet with Putin. No details have been released regarding the agenda of the talks, but it is expected to focus on finding a solution to the crisis in Ukraine. The two American officials came from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where they had met with other international leaders. Their arrival in Moscow marks a rare direct contact between the Trump administration and the Russian president. The move has sparked mixed reactions, with some seeing it as a positive development for restoring dialogue, while others express concerns about the potential legitimization of Russian aggression in Ukraine. The outcome of the talks is expected to have significant implications for the geopolitical situation in the region.