A US envoy met with President Putin in Moscow for three hours on Friday, discussing the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The meeting, deemed "constructive" by a Russian aide, focused on the possibility of resuming direct talks between Russia and Ukraine.
While US President Trump expressed optimism about potential deals, Ukrainian President Zelensky urged allies for increased pressure on Russia.
Despite the discussions, significant differences remain between Russia and Ukraine about a ceasefire and territorial concessions.