Witkoff in Kiev paid tribute to Putin

Special Representative of the US President Steve Witkoff said that Vladimir Putin has always received his delegation in Moscow with respect. He stated this at a press conference following talks with the Ukrainian side in Kiev.

Trump's envoy stressed that relations are crucial in such matters.

"I made about eight trips to Moscow to meet with President Putin and his team. And along with Jared (Kushner, Trump's son-in-law. — EADaily) We made at least three trips, right? We have always been received with respect by President Putin and his team. Relationships are crucial to resolving such conflicts. And if you don't have relations with both sides and at the same time you have poor communication, then you probably have very little chance of reaching a peaceful settlement," Witkoff said.

We will remind, on the eve Witkoff warmly thanked Putin in the Kremlin, noting that he would remember meetings with him in retirement.

"Thank you, Mr. President, for hosting us here today. We were waiting for this meeting today, sitting together with Jared (Kushner. — Ed.), Kirill (Dmitriev. — Ed.), then Yuri (Ushakov. And we all talked about the fact that when we all retire, we will have these wonderful stories and memories. And communication with you will be one of the most memorable," Witkoff said at the beginning of talks with the Russian president.

As EADaily reported, Europe's reaction to the talks in Kiev will show whether positive progress is possible in resolving the Ukrainian conflict. This was stated by the first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs Alexei Chepa.

So he commented on today's talks of the head of the Kiev regime Vladimir Zelensky in Kiev with representatives of the US President Steve Witkoff and By Jared Kushner with the participation of European advisers.