Putin Emphasizes Lasting Peace in Ukraine, Cites Humanitarian Progress
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who serves as President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and representative in Ukraine-related negotiations, in Moscow. Putin requested that the American delegation convey his appreciation to President Trump for his endeavors in facilitating communication and discussions between Russia and Ukraine. Furthermore, referencing the outcomes of recent talks in Abu Dhabi, Putin stated that advancements have been made regarding humanitarian matters concerning Ukraine. During the meeting, Putin reiterated Moscow’s desire to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine.
This meeting followed a two-day trilateral negotiation between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, which took place on November 10th and 11th. Mediated by Washington, these discussions led to a preliminary agreement on a comprehensive prisoner exchange. However, no decisive breakthroughs were achieved in reaching a complete accord to end the war. Witkoff and Kushner participated in the Abu Dhabi negotiations prior to their trip to Moscow and are scheduled to travel to Dublin for discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after their meeting with Putin.
The Abu Dhabi talks marked the first direct trilateral dialogue involving Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine in approximately nine months. Key discussion points included prisoner exchanges, humanitarian issues, post-war security guarantees, and territorial disputes. Despite the initial agreement on a wide-ranging prisoner swap, significant disagreements persist between the parties regarding territories under Russian control and future security arrangements.
