Trump calls Witkoff’s conversation with Putin 'more productive than expected' - Bild
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US President Donald Trump stated that the conversation between his envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Russian President Vladimir Putin was "more productive than expected," Bild informs.
According to the outlet’s sources, Trump called German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and spoke about Witkoff’s conversation with Putin.
The American leader told the German chancellor that the discussion was "more productive than expected."
However, it remains unclear what concessions Putin is actually willing to make regarding a ceasefire.
Meeting between Witkoff and Putin
Today, August 6, US presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said the key topic of discussion was Russia’s war against Ukraine.
After the conversation between Witkoff and Putin, Trump stated that "great progress" was made.
Witkoff’s visit took place against the backdrop of Trump’s ultimatum to Putin. The president promised to impose secondary tariffs and sanctions on Russia if it did not agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine by August 8.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that after Witkoff’s meeting with Putin, there may be "maybe positive, maybe not" news.
At the same time, Reuters, citing a White House representative, reported that the US will indeed impose secondary sanctions on Russia. This will happen on August 8.
