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Trump envoy meets with Putin ahead of Russia-Ukraine peace deadline

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Special envoy Steve Witkoff is in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the Kremlin's deadline to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.

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Aug 4, 2025
Putin, Trump envoy Witkoff meet in Moscow ahead of Trump deadline for Moscow to agree to end Ukraine war
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Aug 6, 2025Newest
Trump envoy meets with Putin ahead of Russia-Ukraine peace deadline
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ABC 11 Raleigh
Trump envoy Witkoff to head to Russia for 'last chance' Ukraine talks (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)
Published Aug 3, 2025
ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description
President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Russia later this week, the president told reporters on Sunday.
UPI
Special envoy Witkoff to visit Russia for cease-fire, Trump says (opens UPI)
Published Aug 3, 2025
UPI's feed description
Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump's special envoy, is expected to visit Russia this week to try to negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
The Hill
Witkoff set to visit Russia for ‘last chance’ talks on Ukraine war (opens The Hill)
Published Aug 3, 2025
The Hill's feed description
President Trump's envoy to visit Russia for peace talks before US sanctions on oil imports. Last chance for a deal as deadline approaches.
The Guardian
Trump envoy to visit Moscow this week before deadline for ending Ukraine war (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 3, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Steve Witkoff to travel to Moscow before US president’s Friday deadline after which new sanctions could be imposed
Washington Examiner
Steve Witkoff heading to Russia to make ceasefire deal before Trump deadline (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Aug 3, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Russia this week for one last meeting before President Donald Trump's window for a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war expires.
Al Jazeera
Trump says US envoy Witkoff to travel to Russia ‘next week’ (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Aug 3, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
Witkoff will discuss Russia’s war on Ukraine as Trump says again he wants a ‘deal where people stop getting killed’.
The Kyiv Independent
Trump says Witkoff may visit Russia this week, calls Putin and team 'wily characters' (opens The Kyiv Independent)
Published Aug 3, 2025
The Kyiv Independent's feed description
U.S. President Donald Trump said that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, may travel to Russia on Aug. 6 or 7 — just days before a deadline for Moscow to reach a peace deal with Ukraine or face secondary tariffs targeting its oil exports.
Digital Journal
US envoy Witkoff to visit Moscow on Wednesday (opens Digital Journal)
Published Aug 4, 2025
Digital Journal's feed description
US envoy Steve Witkoff will meet on Wednesday with Russian leadership in Moscow, an American source confirmed, as President Donald Trump's deadline to
NPR
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff visits Russia for talks over Ukraine war (opens NPR)
Published Aug 5, 2025
NPR's feed description
President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow. This, ahead of Trump's Friday deadline for the Kremlin to pause the fighting in Ukraine, or face severe economic penalties.
News Nation Now
Trump envoy meets with Putin ahead of Russia-Ukraine peace deadline (opens News Nation Now)
Published Aug 5, 2025
News Nation Now's feed description
Special envoy Steve Witkoff is in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the Kremlin's deadline to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.
WMUR
Putin and Trump’s envoy meet ahead of Ukraine peace deadline (opens WMUR)
Published Aug 5, 2025
WMUR's feed description
Russian President Putin meets Trump’s envoy in Moscow as U.S. deadline for a Ukraine peace deal looms, with sanctions and tariffs on the horizon.
New York Post
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff meets Putin ahead of Russia-Ukraine peace deadline (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 5, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Wednesday, the Kremlin said, days before the White House’s deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine or potentially face severe economic penalties that could also hit co…
WSVN Miami
Trump envoy Witkoff meets Putin ahead of Russia-Ukraine peace deadline - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Aug 5, 2025
WSVN Miami's feed description
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Wednesday, days before the White House’s deadline
The Guardian
US envoy Steve Witkoff meets Putin as Trump’s Ukraine deadline approaches (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 5, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Talks between Trump’s negotiator and Russian president lasted about three hours as US pushes for peace deal
Breitbart News
Trump Envoy Witkoff Arrives in Moscow, Meets Putin (opens Breitbart News)
Published Aug 5, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Another round of U.S.-Russia talks only days to go before President Trump's deadline to "get a deal where people stop getting killed" expires.
Delaware Public Media
White House envoy Witkoff meets with Putin as deadline looms for Russia to end war (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Aug 5, 2025
Delaware Public Media's feed description
White House envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow in a last-ditch effort to convince him to make peace in Ukraine or face punishing new economic penalties by Friday.
The Boston Globe
Trump’s envoy meets Putin ahead of Russia-Ukraine peace deadline, the Kremlin says (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Aug 5, 2025
The Boston Globe's feed description
The Kremlin did not immediately provide more details of the meeting.
Deutsche Welle
Ukraine updates: Putin meets Trump envoy in Moscow – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Aug 5, 2025
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Steve Witkoff's trip comes with just days remaining on President Trump's deadline before additional sanctions will be placed on Russia. DW has more.
Deutsche Welle
Ukraine: Trump hails 'progress' after envoy meets Putin – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Aug 5, 2025
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Donald Trump said a meeting between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin in Moscow was "highly productive." Despite this, this White House says new US sanctions on Russian partners are still coming. DW has more.
Al Jazeera
US envoy Witkoff meets Putin for Ukraine war talks (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Aug 5, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
President Donald Trump has warned that he would impose sanctions on Russia if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire.
The Guardian
US special envoy Steve Witkoff meets Putin in Moscow as Russia strikes Ukrainian gas facility – Europe live (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 5, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Donald Trump has set a Friday deadline for progress on ending the Ukraine war, after which Russia could face increased US sanctions
CBS News
Putin, Trump envoy Witkoff meet in Moscow ahead of Trump deadline for Moscow to agree to end Ukraine war (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 5, 2025
CBS News's feed description
The Russian president and Trump emissary held talks in Moscow days before the White House deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.
The Boston Globe
With sanctions looming, Trump’s envoy to Russia meets with Putin (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Aug 5, 2025
The Boston Globe's feed description
Steve Witkoff, an envoy for President Trump, met with President Vladimir Putin of Russia for the fifth time this year Wednesday, holding talks Trump had described as pivotal in determining whether the United States goes ahead with new sanctions against Russia.
The Daily Caller
Witkoff Meets With Putin In Last-Ditch Effort For Peace (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Aug 5, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday in a last ditch effort to bring Russia to the peace table.
NBC News
Trump's envoy meets Putin ahead of Russia-Ukraine peace deadline (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 5, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with U.S.

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