Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Wednesday, the Kremlin said, days before the White House’s deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine or potentially face severe economic penalties, including measures that could affect countries purchasing Russian oil.
The Kremlin did not immediately release further details of the meeting. Earlier in the day, Mr. Witkoff was seen taking a morning stroll through Zaryadye Park, near the Kremlin, accompanied by Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian President’s envoy for investment and economic cooperation, footage aired by TASS showed.
