{
  "id": 5918265,
  "title": "Kremlin says Ukraine talks with US envoys were useful; no sign of breakthrough",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/kremlin-says-ukraine-talks-with-us-envoys-were-useful-no-sign-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T05:23:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438158/kremlin-says-ukraine-talks-with-us-envoys-were-useful-no-sign-of-breakthrough"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in extensive talks with two American envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, on Saturday to discuss a potential resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. However, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov provided no insight into any breakthrough or agreement reached during the three-hour discussion. Witkoff and Kushner shared ideas about possible avenues for a settlement, but the specifics of these suggestions were not disclosed. Putin assured the envoys that Russia has made \"real progress\" on the battlefield and remains confident of achieving its objectives. He also emphasized the importance of addressing the underlying causes of the conflict.\n\nThe White House confirmed that the talks were substantive and indicated that further steps would be announced in the coming weeks. Neither Witkoff nor Kushner, who visited Moscow for the first time since January on behalf of former President Donald Trump, provided any comments following the meeting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is scheduled to meet Kushner in Kyiv on Sunday.\n\nUshakov emphasized that the negotiations encompassed not only the resolution of the Ukrainian crisis but also economic discussions and potential mutually beneficial Russian-American projects. Russian investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev praised the meeting as an \"important peacemaking visit\" and highlighted Putin's support for Trump's efforts to end the war.\n\nThe talks come amid Russia's intensive military campaign against Ukraine, with both sides intensifying long-range air strikes and the front lines remaining largely stagnant. Putin has repeatedly stated Russia's goals and stressed the necessity of addressing the conflict's root causes. The two nations remain far apart on how to end the war, with Russia reportedly still intent on capturing more territory before any agreement can be reached.",
  "summary": "MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin held more than three hours of “highly useful” talks on Saturday with two U.S. envoys seeking a deal to end the Ukraine war, a Kremlin aide said, but he gave no indication of any breakthrough. The aide, Yuri Ushakov, said Americans Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner “outlined a number of ideas regarding possible avenues for a settlement”. Ushakov did not say…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Standard IN",
        "title": "Kremlin says Ukraine talks with US envoys useful but no breakthrough seen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/kremlin-says-ukraine-talks-with-us-envoys-useful-but-no-breakthrough",
        "published": "2026-09-06T01:55:22.000Z"
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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."
}