What Happened
Russian Leader Seeks US Support for Ukrainian Surrender
Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in the Kremlin, in an attempt to revive US support for his demands in Ukraine. The meeting comes as Ukraine’s air defenses downed 82 of 108 drones launched by Russia, and the envoys are scheduled to travel to Kyiv, their first visit during Russia’s invasion. The Kremlin is seeking renewed US backing for Ukraine’s surrender of territory, with the rest of the country left without significant security guarantees. The meeting was reported by EA WorldView.