Trump envoys meet Putin as Ukraine fears US support wavering

The meeting between Trump administration officials and Putin underscores ongoing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Moscow, even as concerns mount in Ukrainian capital about the trajectory of American support for Kyiv's defense against Russian aggression.

Witkoff, who serves as Trump's Middle East envoy, and Kushner, the former senior advisor now involved in administration policy matters, traveled for the discussions as part of what appears to be a broader effort to engage directly with Russian leadership on multiple fronts.

Ukrainian officials have expressed unease about potential negotiations that might not adequately reflect Kyiv's interests or security needs. The timing of the diplomatic overture has intensified speculation about whether the Trump administration may be reconsidering the scope or nature of its commitment to supporting Ukraine's resistance against Russian invasion.

Details regarding the specific agenda and outcomes of the Putin meeting remain limited, though such high-level engagement typically signals serious intent to advance substantive discussions on matters of bilateral concern between the two countries.