Witkoff Meets Putin in St. Petersburg as Trump Urges Urgent Action on Ukraine Ceasefire

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 07:06am on 12 Apr 2025,Saturday International

US envoy Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Russian President Putin in St. Petersburg focused on advancing Ukrainian peace efforts. Trump publicly pressured Putin to act swiftly on a ceasefire as casualties rise. Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Zelensky condemned Russia’s prolongation of the war, accusing Moscow of using Chinese nationals in combat. European nations pledged €21 billion in military aid to support Ukraine as the conflict continues. (PC: Reuters)

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