Trump's Middle East envoy set for pivotal Moscow talks
Media reports indicate that Steve Witkoff, officially Trump's envoy to the Middle East, will meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
"The special representative of President Trump for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, plans to visit Moscow for a meeting with President Putin –– I have been informed by my contacts and (Bloomberg reporter at the White House –– editor's note) Jenny Leonard," wrote Bloomberg journalist Annmarie Hordern.
These reports are also confirmed by the Reuters agency. A source from the agency, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed Bloomberg's reports that Witkoff is going to Moscow for talks with Putin but did not provide any further details.
Steve Witkoff, who is President Trump's official envoy to the Middle East, plays an increasingly significant role in efforts aimed at ending the three-year conflict in Ukraine.
American officials and Witkoff himself have yet to comment on these reports.
On Monday, CNN reported that a meeting between the US and Russian delegations might take place in Saudi Arabia. The Kremlin denied this.
There are no planned talks between the US and Russia in Saudi Arabia this week –– declared Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.
Key talks regarding Ukraine
On Tuesday, talks will be held between representatives of the US and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia. It will be the first delegations meeting from both countries since the dispute between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House.
"We hope for practical outcomes. Ukraine's position in these talks will be fully constructive" - assured Zelensky in a post on platform X.
The Ukrainian delegation, which arrived in Saudi Arabia, comprises key representatives, including Andriy Yermak, head of the presidential office; Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha; and Defence Minister Rustem Umerov.
Although present in Saudi Arabia, President Zelensky will not participate in the negotiations themselves.
