US envoys meet with Putin in Moscow to discuss peace in Ukraine

On November 12, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin held discussions in the Kremlin with U.S. presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff and entrepreneur Jared Kushner regarding potential peace terms for the conflict in Ukraine. The talks followed productive negotiations in Abu Dhabi earlier in the week, where a large-scale prisoner exchange was finalized. During the meeting, Kushner conveyed the European Union's desire to participate in future peace negotiations, while Witkoff emphasized that the recent prisoner swap represents a positive step toward stabilization.

President Putin proposed a joint Russian-Ukrainian humanitarian mission in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka, modeled after a similar operation conducted in late October in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky. According to reports from the Interfax news agency, the proposed mission would facilitate civilian aid and evacuations. Putin further indicated that Russia would require five days to clear mines in the designated area to ensure the safety of the humanitarian project. The meeting highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts to bridge positions between Moscow and Western interests.