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Witkoff-Putin Meeting Ends After More Than Four Hours, Russian Media Say
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 11, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 24, 2026
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Russian President Putin and US envoy Witkoff held a lengthy meeting in St. Petersburg to discuss the Ukraine conflict, indicating ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Putin and Witkoff's Extensive Meeting on Ukraine Conflict
(Reuters) - Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff that focused on settling the Ukraine conflict concluded late on Friday after more than four hours.
The Kremlin posted a photo on its website of the two men shaking hands, saying the meeting had taken place.
"The theme of the meeting -- aspects of a Ukrainian settlement," it said.
Russian news agencies said the meeting lasted more than four hours.
Interfax news agency said Witkoff, President Donald Trump's envoy for the Middle East who is increasingly involved in Russian affairs, had left the site of the talks - the presidential library in St. Petersburg, Russia's second largest city.
Tass news agency said Putin's investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev had returned to a hotel in the city.
(Reporting by Reuters; editing by Diane Craft and Deepa Babington)
Key Takeaways
- •Putin and Witkoff met for over four hours.
- •The meeting focused on the Ukraine conflict.
- •Held at the presidential library in St. Petersburg.
- •Kremlin released a photo of the handshake.
- •Witkoff is increasingly involved in Russian affairs.
Frequently Asked Questions about Witkoff-Putin meeting ends after more than four hours, Russian media say
1What is the main topic?
The main topic is the meeting between Putin and US envoy Witkoff focusing on the Ukraine conflict.
2Who attended the meeting?
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff attended the meeting.
3Where did the meeting take place?
The meeting took place at the presidential library in St. Petersburg, Russia.
