politics

January 23, 2026

Putin’s four-hour talks with US delegation were constructive

"I would also describe it as frank and trust-based to the utmost," Yury Ushakov added

Putin’s four-hour talks with US delegation were constructive

TL;DR

  • Russian-US consultations took place in the Kremlin and lasted about four hours.
  • Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov described the talks as constructive and frank.
  • The meeting involved Vladimir Putin, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and entrepreneur Jared Kushner.
  • The conversation was characterized as particularly meaningful and constructive, as well as frank and trust-based.
  • Josh Gruenbaum, a Commissioner from the US General Services Administration and a senior White House economic adviser, also participated.