US envoy Witkoff’s direct talks with Putin signal a potential diplomatic breakthrough, as both sides express interest in restoring relations and ending the Ukraine war.
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The meeting comes after the US official held ‘constructive’ talks with Zelenskyy in NorwayDuring their initial exchange, relayed via the Russian state news agency Tass, Putin reportedly said that he was interested in restoring ties and economic cooperation with the US, as he praised the diesel deal with Trump.He also recalled Trump’s comments on the need to end the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine to stop the loss of human life, and asked about the talks in Oslo. Continue reading...
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