US Special Envoy Meets Russian President Putin After Talks with Zelenskyy on Ukraine Peace Efforts

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to advance peace efforts in Ukraine, following constructive discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European representatives in Oslo. The talks in Oslo focused on security guarantees, military assistance, and a framework for potential peace negotiations. US President Donald Trump had urged Zelenskyy to reach a deal with Russia to end the conflict. The diplomatic push also saw Russia release American Stephen Hubbard, imprisoned for over four years on mercenary charges.