Vitkoff says he had «productive talks» with Kremlin official on Ukraine
US Special Representative Steve Witkoff said that Russia was allegedly working to ensure peace in Ukraine. According to him, the talks with the Kremlin's representative Kirill Dmitriev were «productive».
Witkoff's statement
«We see that Russia is working to ensure peace in Ukraine. Our talks with Kremlin representative Dmitriev were productive,» Vitkoff said.
The US side has not yet disclosed any details about the content of the talks or possible agreements.
Context.
The statement came against the backdrop of Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, The Russian authorities have repeatedly declared their readiness to «negotiate», while continuing hostilities. Previously, the Russian authorities have repeatedly declared their readiness for "negotiations" while continuing hostilities.
In Ukraine and among Kyiv's allies, such statements are traditionally viewed with a significant degree of scepticism, emphasising that only a ceasefire and withdrawal of troops can be real proof of the desire for peace.
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