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Russian President Vladimir Putin met US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in the Kremlin on Sept 5, telling them the situation in Ukraine is “difficult”. Putin praised US President Donald Trump’s efforts to end the war. Russian state media said the talks lasted about three hours, with no immediate comment from either side.
Why it matters: This meeting reflects ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Ukraine conflict, a key theme in geopolitical risk.