Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, is set to visit Moscow this week for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Witkoff, who primarily serves as Trump's Middle East envoy, has reportedly taken on a growing role in diplomatic efforts related to the Ukraine conflict. The visit comes as Russia acknowledges that contacts between the two nations have become more intensive. The discussions are expected to focus on geopolitical issues, including the ongoing war in Ukraine. This meeting signals a potential shift in U.S.-Russia relations under the Trump administration.
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Russia on Witkoff visit: Russia-US contacts are quite intensive
Contacts between Russia and the United States are now quite intensive, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova was quoted as saying by the RIA news agency.
