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U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff Meets Russian Officials Amid Ceasefire Talks

RJ Sanders
Last updated: April 12, 2025 12:29 am
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Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff meets Russian officials in St. Petersburg to push for a Ukraine ceasefire, with talks escalating as new U.S. sanctions loom by April's end.
Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg to push for a Ukraine ceasefire, with talks escalating as new U.S. sanctions loom by April's end.
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Witkoff Meets With Putin as Sanctions Loom Over Ukraine Conflict


On Friday, Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy, arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia, to engage in high-stakes discussions aimed at brokering a ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Witkoff met with Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, at the Grand Evropa Hotel, signaling continued diplomatic efforts between Washington and Moscow. Witkoff also met with Russian President Vladimir Putin today, marking his third known meeting with the Russian leader this year.

The talks come as President Trump grows increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress in ceasefire negotiations. Trump has publicly urged Russia to “get moving,” emphasizing the human toll of the conflict, which he described as a “terrible and senseless war” costing thousands of lives weekly. Despite earlier agreements to pause attacks on energy infrastructure in March, both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violations, and broader ceasefire efforts have stalled over unresolved issues, including territorial disputes and sanctions.

Witkoff’s visit follows a meeting last week in Washington with Dmitriev, reflecting ongoing attempts to break the deadlock. The Kremlin has downplayed expectations, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov stating that Witkoff’s trip is not expected to yield “momentous” breakthroughs. However, the discussions are seen as critical, with Trump signaling that failure to reach an agreement by the end of April could lead to new U.S. sanctions on Russia, either through executive action or congressional legislation.

The negotiations face significant hurdles. Russia insists on conditions such as Ukraine’s exclusion from NATO, limits on its military capacity, and recognition of Russian control over four partially occupied Ukrainian regions—Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson—along with Crimea. Ukraine, backed by President Volodymyr Zelensky, has rejected these terms as tantamount to capitulation, maintaining that it will not cede territory.

As Witkoff engages with Russian officials, the international community watches closely. The outcome of these talks could shape not only the Russia-Ukraine conflict but also broader U.S.-Russia relations and global security dynamics. With Trump pushing for a resolution by late April, the pressure is on for both sides to find common ground—or face escalating consequences.

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