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Vladimir Putin meets with US envoys in Moscow to discuss Ukrainian territory and potential commercial projects

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. During the negotiations, Vladimir Putin expressed confidence that Russian forces can capture the entirety of the Donbas region by the end of 2026. A source close to the Kremlin stated that there is little chance of a frontline agreement until the rest of the Donetsk region is seized. While the Russian leadership maintains a decisive military advantage, Western military analysts view the capture of the entire Donbas as highly improbable due to the slow pace of Russian advances. Ukraine has repeatedly rejected territorial concessions, viewing the surrender of the Donbas as a form of capitulation. The discussions also addressed potential large-scale commercial projects between the United States and Russia. Russian officials described the session as meaningful and frank, conducted in an atmosphere of mutual trust. Following the meeting, Yuri Ushakov stated that the American delegation agreed to factor Vladimir Putin's assessments of the conflict into their upcoming talks in Kyiv.

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