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Trump Envoy Achieves Breakthrough in Moscow as U.S. Prepares Sanctions

The White House hailed the three-hour meeting as progress in its hardline strategy before a Friday deadline to impose secondary sanctions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff during a meeting in Moscow, Russia August 6, 2025. Sputnik/Gavriil Grigorov/Pool via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Overview

  • White House envoy Steve Witkoff held his fifth face-to-face meeting of the year with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, a session both sides described as constructive and useful.
  • President Trump called the nearly three-hour discussion “very productive” on Truth Social, saying it produced “great advances” and informing European allies of its outcomes.
  • U.S. officials reaffirmed plans to enforce secondary sanctions on countries trading with Russia if the Kremlin does not agree to a ceasefire by Friday, when Trump’s 10-day ultimatum expires.
  • Trump has laid groundwork for in-person summits next week with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski as part of a direct mediation strategy.
  • Trump signed an executive order imposing 25% tariffs on India in retaliation for its purchase of Russian oil, underscoring the global economic dimension of his pressure campaign.