Putin and Trump Exchange Signals on Ukraine Through Witkoff
Wednesday, 6 August 2025 () US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on August 6, engaging in a three-hour discussion at the Kremlin just days before the expiration of President Donald Trump's ultimatum on Ukraine. Witkoff delivers Trump's message as Ukraine deadline looms The Gulfstream aircraft carrying Witkoff departed Moscow shortly after the meeting, according to Interfax, citing aviation sources. This marks Witkoff’s fifth visit to Russia and comes at a critical diplomatic moment. President Trump had earlier announced that Witkoff would visit Israel and then Russia, saying, “Believe it or not.” Witkoff’s arrival precedes the August 8 deadline Trump set for tangible progress in the Ukraine conflict resolution. Failure to do so, the White House warned, could result in additional sanctions and trade measures targeting Russia and its partners.
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