Donald Trump said his emissary Steve Witkoff had a productive meeting with Vladimir Putin, highlighting progress in talks to end the war.

US President Donald Trump announced significant progress after his envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Vladimir Putin, stressing that all European allies agree that the war must end. Ukrainian leader Volodimir Zelenski reaffirmed the need for a lasting peace and emphasized that Ukraine will defend its independence. Although there have been several meetings between Witkoff and Putin, the Kremlin's approach to the conflict in Ukraine remains inflexible. Trump will make a formal statement from the Oval Office to detail progress.