Before sanctions, a chance for peace.
Two days before the threatened new US sanctions are expected to hit Russia, Donald J. Trump’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for a 3-hour meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
Ever since Trump returned to the White House, Witkoff has become the most effective point man when it comes to negotiations with Russia.
While the lack of progress in the peace process in the Ukraine war has led to a freezing in the normalization talks between US and Russia, the lines of communication are still open.
Watch: US government plane arrives in Moscow airport carrying Witkoff.
WITKOFF ARRIVES IN RUSSIA
The same type of plane used by US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff landed in Moscow amid reports of his planned visit to Russia. pic.twitter.com/fb9get4fzI
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As it has been the case in previous Moscow visits by Witkoff, his agenda started with breakfast and a visit to Zaryadye Park accompanied by the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev, who is also Putin’s Special Envoy of for investment and economic cooperation.
Dmitriev & Witkoff visit Moscow’s iconic Zaryadye Park
Here’s their itinerary:
Breakfast at a restaurant
Stroll through the park
Enjoy panoramic views from the observation deck. pic.twitter.com/Ey9KGRgC7h
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Dmitriev is the most outspoken Russian official when it comes to the normalization of diplomatic and economic ties between the nuclear superpowers US and Russia.
Participated in an important meeting between President Putin and President Trump’s special envoy @SteveWitkoff.
Constructive US-Russia dialogue continues and is critical for global security and peace.
— Kirill A. Dmitriev (@kadmitriev) August 6, 2025
Watch: Putin welcomes Witkoff to the Kremlin. Besides the two of them and Dmitriev, top Russian aide Yuri Ushakov was also present at the meeting.
Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov is also attending the meeting between Putin and Witkoff https://t.co/Kj8t4IiiO6 pic.twitter.com/c5rydQUq9L
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The meeting between Putin and Witkoff reportedly lasted 3 hours, with the US envoy departing the Kremlin soon after.
Watch: Wirkoff’s motorcade departs the Kremlin after talks.
US ENVOY WITKOFF’S MOTORCADE DEPARTS THE KREMLIN AFTER TALKS https://t.co/L0mMUSsdX4 pic.twitter.com/tGGMRTjNlL
— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) August 6, 2025
Slavyangrad reported:
“Assistant to the President of Russia Yuri Ushakov on negotiations with Witkoff:
The US President’s special envoy Steve Witkoff was received by our president today. A very useful and constructive conversation took place. If we name the topics, first of all, of course, it is the Ukrainian crisis. And the second topic is the prospects for possible development of strategic cooperation between the US and Russia.
On our side, in particular on the Ukrainian issue, some signals were conveyed. Corresponding signals were received from President Trump as well.
The situation now is that our president has full information, that is, our signals and signals from President Trump. And Trump has not yet been informed about the results of this meeting. Therefore, I would refrain from more detailed comments. Let’s see when Witkoff can report to Trump about today’s conversation. After that, obviously, I will be able to supplement my comments more substantially.”
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