US envoys meet Putin in Moscow after Abu Dhabi Ukraine peace talks

US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have arrived in Moscow to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian news agencies reported. The visit follows two days of trilateral peace discussions held in Abu Dhabi, where a prisoner exchange agreement was reached, according to DW English.

At Vnukovo Airport, Kushner and Witkoff were greeted by Kirill Dmitriev, a special representative of the Russian President, Interfax news agency said. Dmitriev posted a photo of the meeting on social media, showing him shaking hands with Witkoff while Kushner stood nearby.

Following the Abu Dhabi talks, Kushner described the agreement on a significant humanitarian prisoner release, with final details expected to be confirmed soon. The envoys are expected to address additional issues during their meeting with Putin.

After concluding their discussions in Moscow, the US envoys plan to travel to Ireland to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who will be attending a meeting of European leaders there, France 24 reported.

Meanwhile, the conflict continues with reports of Russian strikes on military and energy targets in Ukraine, including a cargo vessel en route to Odesa, according to the Russian defense ministry.

The European Union is expected to discuss its representation in the Ukraine-Russia talks at an upcoming summit in Dublin, with current representatives including European Council head Antonio Costa and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, France 24 reported.