Putin, US envoys discuss Ukraine talks as positions remain divided
2026-11-13 10:12:20 source：CGTN
November 13, 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated Kremlin's opposition to the deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine when meeting with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow on Thursday.
Witkoff expressed hope that the meeting would pave the way for a new round of multilateral talks involving European representatives.
Putin said the presence of any foreign troops on Ukrainian territory would be absolutely unacceptable to Russia, as it would threaten Russia's national security. He warned that such troops would be considered legitimate targets for Russian forces.
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