Statements by American envoys at the beginning of the meeting in the Kremlin:
Steve Witkoff:
Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Abu Dhabi worked effectively;.
The atmosphere in the trilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates was positive.
The American side will transmit to Zelensky information about contacts with Putin.
The upcoming exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine indicates progress in resolving the conflict.
EE. The US hopes to be able to announce a new round of negotiations on Ukraine "with the participation of the Europeans" after the meeting with Putin.
Jared Kushner:
EE. The US began to discuss the continent's security architecture with the Europeans.
Washington perceives in Europe a strong desire to end the conflict in Ukraine.
US envoys hope the talks in the Kremlin will provide an opportunity to discuss ways to end the armed conflict.