{
  "id": 18407015,
  "title": "Trump Confirms Meeting Putin’s Envoy at White House, Skips Ukrainian Delegation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/trump-confirms-meeting-putins-envoy-at-white-house-skips-ukrainian",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-05T23:47:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Post",
    "slug": "kyiv-post",
    "url": "https://www.kyivpost.com/post/89286"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 5, US President Donald Trump announced that he had met with Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev at the White House. Trump indicated that an agreement to end the war in Ukraine was nearing, hinting at a potential settlement that could extend to other European nations. Details about the proposed deal, including its specifics, timeline, and endorsements from Kyiv and European governments, were not disclosed by Trump. The meeting occurred as Dmitriev arrived in Washington to participate in a White House ceremony honoring a humanitarian ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Oleshky region of Ukraine's Kherson province. At the ceremony, First Lady Melania Trump commended both Russia and Ukraine for their cooperation on the humanitarian effort and expressed optimism that the localized ceasefire could serve as a template for broader peace initiatives. While Dmitriev, representing Putin, thanked Melania Trump and stated that the Russian president backed Trump's peace efforts, Trump clarified that he had not met the Ukrainian delegation visiting Washington on the same day. The White House did not offer further information on Trump's discussions with Dmitriev or justify the absence of a meeting with Ukraine's representatives. The encounter precedes planned trilateral talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and the US in Abu Dhabi, as the United States continues its pursuit of a resolution to the conflict. Dmitriev, who also heads the Russian Direct Investment Fund, has become instrumental in Moscow's engagement with Washington, participating in discussions ranging from peace negotiations in Ukraine to economic collaborations. On the same day, Dmitriev remarked that Putin valued Trump's peace efforts and had approved American suggestions involving prisoner exchanges, the release of US detainees, and humanitarian cooperation.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday that he met Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev at the White House but did not meet Ukrainian officials who were also visiting for a humanitarian ceremony hosted by First Lady Melania Trump. Trump claimed a settlement to Russia’s war against Ukraine was close and suggested a broader agreement could involve all of Europe.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}