US negotiators hold talks with Putin
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Saturday. The meeting lasted three hours. Putin said the situation is not easy and that Russia would explain its view. He thanked Trump for his efforts and noted a high level of trust with the envoys.
Three-day halt on capital strikes
Both sides agreed to stop strikes on each other’s capitals for three days. Putin ordered a halt on strikes against Kyiv. Ukraine also agreed to refrain from strikes on Moscow during the same period. The pause does not cover other parts of Ukraine.
Next steps in Kyiv
The envoys will travel to Kyiv on Sunday for further talks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the plan and said Ukraine is ready for substantive discussions. He had spoken with the envoys earlier on Saturday.
Background and context
Trump said the envoys are carrying a proposal to end the war. Previous US-led efforts have not produced a breakthrough. Disagreements remain over territory and security guarantees for Ukraine. Both sides have continued aerial attacks in recent months.
Additional developments
Russia struck airports in Kyiv and Boryspil overnight. Zelensky described the strikes as demonstrative and linked them to preparations for the US visit. An overnight strike in the Dnipro region killed four people and injured five others.
