Russia Confirms Witkoff's Visit to Moscow Next Week
Witkoff's visit to Russia next week.
SUMMARY
U.S. envoy Stephen Witkoff is preparing for a visit to Russia next week.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Witkoff's visit comes in the context of the war in Ukraine.
- Ushakov speaks regularly with Witkoff.
CORE SUBJECT
Diplomatic Visit
Yuri Ushakov, an advisor to the Russian president, stated in a video posted by Kremlin reporter Pavel Zarubin that U.S. Special Envoy Stephen Witkoff will travel to Russia next week, accompanied by several U.S. administration officials related to the war in Ukraine.
Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, quoting Ushakov, who mentioned that he speaks frequently with Witkoff and declined to comment on the report from Bloomberg News.
It is noteworthy that Witkoff advised Russia on how to present the Ukraine plan to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump had announced that Witkoff would head to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, while U.S. Department of Defense official Daniel Driscoll would hold parallel talks with Ukraine.
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 5
Stephen Witkoff
👤 Person_MaleU.S. Special Envoy
Yuri Ushakov
👤 Person_MaleAdvisor to the Russian President
Vladimir Putin
👤 Person_MaleRussian President
Donald Trump
👤 Person_MaleFormer U.S. President
Daniel Driscoll
👤 Person_MaleU.S. Department of Defense Official