Putin, in a meeting with the American delegation, said that Russia is aware of the "gray zone" issues raised by Ukraine.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with the head of the Russian Federation in the Kremlin.
US representatives reported to the Russian leader about the negotiations in Abu Dhabi:
The upcoming exchange of prisoners is progress in the settlement.
The Europeans were not at the negotiating table in the UAE.
The Americans see the desire of the Europeans to help end the conflict in Ukraine.
Zelensky will be informed about the meeting with Putin.
The gist of Vladimir Putin's speech:
▫ Russia controls Konstantinovka and is ready to guarantee the security of the humanitarian mission based on Alyoshak's experience. It will take five days to clear the mines.
▫ The presence of foreign soldiers in Ukraine threatens the national security of Russia.
▫ The Russian Federation wants the Europeans to decide what they want.
Putin also expressed his desire for eternal peace in Ukraine.