Witkoff meets Putin as Trump urges Russia to ‘get moving’

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Friday. This marks their third meeting this year, as the U.S. continues efforts to mediate a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. citeturn0news14

Prior to his meeting with Putin, Witkoff convened with Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, at the Grand Hotel Europe in St. Petersburg. The discussions are part of broader diplomatic initiatives, including recent prisoner exchanges between the U.S. and Russia, aimed at rebuilding bilateral relations. citeturn0news13

Concurrently, in Brussels, 50 nations convened under the auspices of the UK and Germany, pledging €21 billion in military aid to Ukraine. These developments occur amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict, though significant challenges persist. citeturn0news12

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