Witkoff: 'Substantive progress' in Russia-Ukraine talks — SkimNews

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- Steve Witkoff touted "substantive progress" following U.S. peace talks with both Russia and Ukraine on the war, framing the diplomatic round as yielding meaningful movement.
- U.S. negotiators visited both Moscow and Kyiv during the diplomatic round, conducting direct discussions with each side separately.
Why it matters: Witkoff's upbeat characterization of the talks arrives while the Russia-Ukraine war continues with heavy ongoing strikes, giving any reported diplomatic momentum direct relevance to the conflict's trajectory — though the source provides no specifics on what "substantive progress" actually entails.
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