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Putin Signals Openness to Lasting Ukraine Peace Deal Following U.S. Envoy Talks

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff describes recent St. Petersburg discussions as 'compelling,' with economic and diplomatic opportunities on the table.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff shake hands prior to their talks in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, April 11, 2025.
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Overview

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed openness to a permanent peace deal with Ukraine during a five-hour meeting with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg on April 11, 2025.
  • Witkoff described the talks as a potential breakthrough, emphasizing both political dialogue and economic opportunities to stabilize the region.
  • Key Russian conditions for a ceasefire include Ukraine's exclusion from NATO, limits on its military, and recognition of Russian sovereignty over contested regions, which Kyiv has rejected.
  • Discussions also explored reshaping U.S.-Russia relations through commercial incentives, which could support broader regional stability.
  • A potential face-to-face meeting between President Trump and President Putin was raised, as Trump continues to frame the Ukraine conflict as 'Biden's war' while pursuing peace efforts.