Putin conveys ceasefire proposal details to Trump envoy

Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow to discuss a ceasefire proposal amid ongoing tensions and conflict between Ukraine and Russia. This meeting took place shortly after the United States and Ukraine issued a joint statement agreeing to a proposed 30-day ceasefire, a significant moment in the complex geopolitical landscape surrounding the war that has persisted for nearly three years. Witkoff's visit was crucial as he was tasked with delivering detailed information about the results of the U.S.-Ukraine discussions that occurred in Saudi Arabia earlier in the week. Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, confirmed that Putin received additional information from Witkoff during their talks. The Russian leader expressed a willingness to consider a ceasefire in principle but raised multiple conditions that must be clarified before any official agreement can be made. He also instructed Witkoff to convey these messages and additional signals back to U.S. President Donald Trump. While there remains cautious optimism about the progress toward peace, disagreements persist regarding on-ground military situations, especially the notion of encircled Ukrainian troops. Trump publicly stated that there was a