Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 28
Putin Says Russia Is Ready for Ukraine Talks, Expects 2 US Envoys in Moscow
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 28

Putin Says Russia Is Ready for Ukraine Talks, Expects 2 US Envoys in Moscow

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 28

Summary

  • Putin said Russia is ready to resume discussions with the US on ending the war in Ukraine and is waiting for Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to come to Moscow.
  • The Kremlin expects the visit once Washington is no longer consumed by the conflict with Iran, linking the timing of Ukraine diplomacy to US attention elsewhere.
  • Putin said the sides could continue work on the details and modalities discussed in Anchorage with Donald Trump last year, even if no formal agreements are immediately reached.

Insights

As faith in US-led talks wanes, will European leaders now step in to mediate the Ukraine conflict?
With US envoys' credibility questioned, can their real estate-style diplomacy secure a lasting peace for Ukraine?
If the war boosts Putin's domestic legitimacy, is Russia's call for peace a genuine offer or a strategic deception?