Russian President Vladimir Putin accepted some elements of the US peace plan for Ukraine during marathon Moscow talks with Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and advisor Jared Kushner, the Kremlin said Tuesday.
The five-hour session stretched into early Tuesday morning. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the dialogue was “constructive” and both sides want to continue.
Peskov rejected claims Putin dismissed the proposals outright: “This was the first direct exchange of views. Some things were accepted, others not – a normal process to find compromise.”
Russia expressed gratitude to Trump for his efforts but will avoid public commentary to keep talks productive.
No progress on occupied land
Ushakov, Putin’s foreign policy advisor, said no territorial compromises emerged. Russia’s forces hold 19% of Ukraine, including key gains like Pokrovsk.
Witkoff and Kushner are expected to meet Ukrainian officials in Europe today, per sources in Kyiv.
EU gas ban slammed
Peskov condemned the EU’s agreement to ban Russian gas imports by autumn 2027, calling it self-sabotage that will raise consumer prices and erode Europe’s competitiveness.
“Europe condemns itself to more expensive energy sources, inevitably hurting the economy and reducing competitiveness,” he said. “This accelerates the loss of Europe’s leadership.”
Russia supplied 12% of EU gas in October – down from 45% before the 2022 invasion.
Zelensky: “Maximum seriousness”
Zelensky said Ukraine approaches all diplomacy with utmost seriousness and demands the same from Russia. He accused Moscow of using talks to ease sanctions.
Ukrainian intelligence shares Russia’s “real intentions” with partners, including efforts to block EU decisions.
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