Russian President Vladimir Putin has described his recent high-level meeting with US envoys, including Witkoff and Jared Kushners, as “productive.” Following the discussion held amidst heightened bilateral tensions, President Putin confirmed in a statement that they openly addressed points of disagreement regarding the American proposals presented during the talks.
🇷🇺 Focus on Ukraine and European Involvement
💣 Donbas Control Asserted
While acknowledging that finding a viable solution to the Ukraine conflict is a difficult task, Putin unequivocally asserted that Russia would eventually gain control over the Donbas region, whether through military means or other strategies.
🇪🇺 Call for European Participation
Crucially, the Russian President urged European countries to actively participate in settling the Ukraine conflict rather than becoming obstacles to its resolution. His statement serves as pressure on the West to collaborate on a resolution framework dictated by Moscow’s terms for ending the war in Ukraine.
🗣️ Caution Against Premature Conclusions
Despite calling the meeting fruitful, President Putin avoided declaring any final outcomes, stating it was “not appropriate to say anything prematurely,” though the meeting itself was necessary. The engagement signals limited diplomatic movement within the complex relationship between the two global powers.
