Meeting between US President Trump's envoy and Russian President Putin
A senior Russian general died in a car bombing in Balashikha, Russia on the same day US President Trump's envoy met with Vladimir Putin. Talks aimed to bring US and Russian positions closer on various international issues, including Ukraine. Two versions of a peace deal proposed - one supported by Ukraine and its allies, and another by Trump's envoy. Recognizing Crimea as Russian territory remains a major point of contention.
Key Points
- Senior Russian general killed in a car bombing in Balashikha
- US envoy met with Putin to discuss Ukraine and other international issues
- Diverging peace deal proposals between Ukraine, European allies, and Trump's envoy
- Recognition of Crimea as Russian territory remains a major point of contention
Pros
- Constructive talks between US and Russian leaders
- Efforts to bring US and Russian positions closer on international issues
Cons
- Death of senior Russian general in a car bombing
- Contentious proposals in peace deal negotiations, particularly over Crimea