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US-Russia Talks on Ukraine End Without Breakthrough as US Envoys Continue Diplomatic Mission

Russian President Vladimir Putin held more than three hours of talks in Moscow with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as diplomatic efforts continued to explore a possible path toward ending the war in Ukraine.

The Kremlin described the discussions as useful but reported no breakthrough toward a settlement.

The talks covered the conflict in Ukraine as well as wider Russian-American issues.

Major differences remain between Russia and Ukraine over the terms of any possible settlement.

Russia continues to make territorial and security demands that Ukraine rejects, while Kyiv maintains that it will not accept a settlement requiring surrender of its territory.

The U.S. envoys are expected to continue consultations with the Ukrainian side as part of the diplomatic mission.

The Moscow meeting therefore represents an ongoing diplomatic effort rather than a peace agreement or ceasefire settlement.

Statements from Russian officials regarding battlefield conditions, territorial control and negotiating positions should continue to be clearly attributed.

No final territorial compromise, peace agreement or comprehensive ceasefire emerged from the Moscow discussions.

Sources

  • Reuters - Putin, Witkoff and Kushner talks on Ukraine, September 2026