By — Harriet Morris, Associated Press Harriet Morris, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/u-s-envoys-meet-with-putin-in-moscow-on-ukraine-talks-then-head-for-dublin-to-see-zelenskyy Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter U.S. envoys meet with Putin in Moscow on Ukraine talks, then head for Dublin to see Zelenskyy World Nov 12, 2026 12:22 PM EST MOSCOW (AP) — U.S. envoys met Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin and then left for Ireland to talk with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Washington sought new momentum in its peace efforts. Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who is also President Donald Trump's son-in-law, brokered talks this week between delegations from Moscow and Kyiv. The meeting in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, brought the first direct discussions between Ukrainian and Russian representatives in nine months as the push for a settlement stalled. READ MORE: Russia and Ukraine agree to a large prisoner exchange as talks end with no major breakthrough The two days of talks that ended Wednesday produced no major breakthrough, aside from an agreement to swap a large number of…
U.S. envoys meet with Putin in Moscow on Ukraine talks, then head for Dublin to see Zelenskyy
In short
Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held a two-hour session with Vladimir Putin before briefing Volodymyr Zelenskyy at an international gathering in Ireland. The talks follow Abu Dhabi meetings that produced an agreement for a major prisoner swap but failed to deliver a broader breakthrough. Russia remains firmly opposed to European representation at the negotiating table, citing Europe's ongoing military and financial assistance to Kyiv.
Key points
- Vladimir Putin warned that any post-ceasefire deployment of European troops inside Ukrain…: Vladimir Putin warned that any post-ceasefire deployment of European troops inside Ukraine would immediately trigger a resumption of the war.
- Russia continues to oppose the involvement of European nations in negotiations due to the…: Russia continues to oppose the involvement of European nations in negotiations due to their active defense support for Ukraine.
- American, European, and Ukrainian officials share an aligned vision for security guarante…: American, European, and Ukrainian officials share an aligned vision for security guarantees but still require a formalized peace framework.