Afghanistan, Aug. 7 -- Putin met U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow, intensifying Trump-led diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war ahead of an August 8 peace deadline or fresh sanctions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Steve Witkoff, the special envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump, in Moscow on Wednesday, August 6, according to international media reports. The meeting was part of an ongoing effort to resolve the Ukraine conflict through diplomatic channels.
According to Reuters, this marks the fifth meeting between Putin and Witkoff in 2025-an indication of the Trump administration's serious engagement in brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine. The talks are taking place against a ticking clock, with only two days remain...