Putin, Witkoff discuss possible direct Russia-Ukraine talks

President Donald Trump's envoy met the Russian leader in Moscow for three hours to discuss a potential settlement for the war in Ukraine.

President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff met President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow to discuss US proposals for ending the war in Ukraine. 

Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov, who took part in the meeting, described it as constructive and very useful.

Meanwhile, the mayor of Kyiv has suggested that Ukraine might need to give up land to achieve a temporary peace with Russia.

Vitali Klitschko's comments came after a deadly attack on the Ukrainian capital.

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Below, you can read a summary of developments from Russia's war in Ukraine on Friday, April 25.