Witkoff-Putin meeting ends after more than four hours, Russian media say


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  • Saturday, 12 Apr 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff during a meeting in Saint Petersburg, Russia April 11, 2025. Sputnik/Gavriil Grigorov/Pool via REUTERS

(Reuters) - Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff that focused on settling the Ukraine conflict concluded late on Friday after more than four hours.

The Kremlin posted a photo on its website of the two men shaking hands, saying the meeting had taken place.

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