Trump says Ukraine settlement is closer after Putin–Witkoff talks

US President Donald Trump said a settlement of the war in Ukraine was closer than ever, although many steps remained.

RIA Novosti reported the remarks, citing the White House press pool.

The comments followed talks between Vladimir Putin and Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg. Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov and Russian Direct Investment Fund chief Kirill Dmitriev also attended the meeting.