Secret Putin Meeting with US Officials Focuses on Ukraine War.

Putin Meets with US Delegation in Moscow

According to Novyny.live: A secret meeting between Vladimir Putin and a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff took place in Moscow overnight from January 22 to 23. The primary focus of the 3.5-hour discussion was ending the war in Ukraine, among other issues. Following the talks, the American delegation departed for Abu Dhabi, where a subsequent meeting is scheduled.

Commenting on the event, Kirill Dmitriev noted that a significant Russian-American discussion had occurred at the Kremlin. The next meeting, set for January 23 in Abu Dhabi, will mark the first session of a trilateral working group involving Russia, the US, and Ukraine on security matters. Putin has issued instructions to the Russian delegation, which has also traveled to Abu Dhabi for further negotiations. The head of Russian military intelligence, Kostyukov, will lead the Russian negotiating team during these talks.

Key Topics on the Agenda

The parties also agreed to maintain close contact regarding Ukraine and other subjects. The agenda included discussions on:

• A "Peace Council"
• Greenland
• Other pressing issues

Additionally, the US side shared information with Putin about a meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Davos, which could influence future negotiations between the states. These developments indicate ongoing diplomatic efforts concerning the war in Ukraine and an expansion of cooperation between Russia and the United States. This meeting is part of a series of back-channel contacts that have persisted despite the public breakdown in relations.

This meeting holds significant importance in the context of the current situation in Ukraine, as discussions on security issues could help reduce tensions between the sides. US participation in the trilateral group demonstrates a desire to intensify diplomatic efforts to find paths toward peace and stability in the region. The upcoming meeting in Abu Dhabi may become a crucial step in this diplomatic initiative. — Kirill Dmitriev