Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Meets Putin in Russia for Ceasefire Talks
Steve Witkoff, the Trump envoy, met with Putin in Russia amid renewed diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine, following a recent prisoner exchange.
Published on April 11, 2025
On April 11, 2025, Steve Witkoff, President Trump's diplomatic envoy, traveled to Russia for his third meeting with President Vladimir Putin. The visit is part of ongoing negotiations aimed at establishing a ceasefire in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Frustration had been mounting on Trump’s side following critical remarks from Putin and a perceived stagnation in the peace talks.
In a bid to reinvigorate diplomatic efforts, Witkoff recently hosted Putin’s envoy Kirill Dmitriev in Washington, complementing a successful prisoner exchange on April 10, 2025, that saw the release of dual U.S.-Russian citizen Ksenia Karelina. These moves underline a renewed U.S. push to resolve the conflict, even as discussions continue amidst a challenging international climate.