🇷🇺🇲🇹 Russian Embassy in Malta

@RusEmbMalta Press Release 🇷🇺🇺🇸 On the Talks between President Vladimir Putin and US Presidential Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner On September 5, President of Russia Vladimir Putin received in the Kremlin US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to continue the dialogue on resolving the conflict in Ukraine and discuss other pressing issues. At the beginning of the meeting, President Vladimir Putin conveyed his best wishes and gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his efforts to advance a settlement and for his sincere desire to help achieve a swift and mutually acceptable outcome. President noted that the sides would discuss all components and aspects of the conflict, stressing the importance of effective mediation and trust in those involved in the process. The meeting lasted 3 hours and 10 minutes and, according to Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov, was substantive, constructive, exceptionally frank and conducted in an atmosphere of trust, both during the working session and over dinner. 🇷🇺 Main points from President Vladimir Putin 🔹 Vladimir Putin presented the Russian assessment of developments during the special military operation, including the significant advances made by Russian forces in the combat zone. 🔹 He expressed confidence that the objectives of the special military operation would be achieved. 🔹 The Russian President stressed the need to address all the root causes of the conflict. 🔹 Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to continuing joint work with the American side in search of political and diplomatic solutions. 🔹 He explained that, following an official request transmitted through diplomatic and intelligence channels, he had ordered a suspension of strikes on Kiev. Such strikes had not been carried out since midnight on September 5. 🔹 At the same time, President Vladimir Putin noted that the Ukrainian side had significantly – by an order of magnitude – reduced strikes on Russian territory, including Moscow. 🔹 He also drew the attention of the American representatives to what he described as the Kiev regime’s failure to conceal its true nature, pointing to the reburial of some of the most prominent Nazi criminals. 🇺🇸 The American representatives In turn, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner presented their considerations regarding possible ways of reaching a settlement. 🔹 The American representatives reiterated their interest in bringing the hostilities to an early end. 🔹 They undertook to draw on the observations and assessments conveyed to them personally by President Vladimir Putin regarding possible avenues towards a lasting and peaceful settlement during their meetings in Kiev. 🔹 The American side had made considerable preparations for the visit and put forward a number of considerations concerning possible ways of reaching a settlement. The talks also went beyond the Ukraine settlement. The sides discussed economic issues, including prospects for major Russia-US projects that could be mutually beneficial to both countries. 🤝 Outcome The talks were described as timely and highly beneficial to both sides. It was confirmed that the Presidents of Russia and the United States will maintain personal contact, while further work through Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will proceed.