Overview

• Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's envoy, has arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia, as confirmed by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov.
• Witkoff is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin later today to discuss potential resolutions to the Ukraine conflict.
• Earlier today, Witkoff met Kirill Dmitriev, the Kremlin's economic negotiator, as part of ongoing U.S.-Russia diplomatic engagements.
• This visit follows Witkoff's unsuccessful March mission to secure a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, which was accepted by Ukraine but rejected by Russia.
• Broader diplomatic efforts have included prisoner exchanges and limited agreements, though significant breakthroughs remain elusive according to official statements.