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Trump Envoy Meets Putin in St. Petersburg as Ceasefire Talks Persist

Steve Witkoff's third meeting with Vladimir Putin highlights ongoing U.S. efforts to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine, with further sanctions threatened if no agreement is reached by month's end.

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff during a meeting in Saint Petersburg, Russia April 11, 2025. Sputnik/Gavriil Grigorov/Pool via REUTERS
White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands in Saint Petersburg, Russia on April 11, 2025.
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Steve Witkoff was currently on his third visit to Russia

Overview

  • Steve Witkoff, President Trump's special envoy, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on April 11, marking their third meeting this year.
  • The Trump administration is pushing for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, with the U.S. warning of additional sanctions on Russia if progress is not made by the end of April.
  • While Ukraine has agreed to an unconditional ceasefire, Russia has introduced new demands, including the lifting of U.S. sanctions, complicating negotiations.
  • A recent prisoner exchange involving dual citizen Ksenia Karelina and suspected tech smuggler Arthur Petrov is seen as a confidence-building measure in U.S.-Russia relations.
  • President Trump has expressed frustration over the stalled negotiations, emphasizing the high human cost of the ongoing war and urging Russia to take decisive action.