US envoy in Russia for Putin talks after 'positive' Zelenskyy meeting

Jared Kushner is set to join a virtual meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Putin. Witkoff's visit to Saint Petersburg follows positive discussions with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy regarding intelligence sharing on Russian strikes. Tensions have risen between Trump and Zelenskyy, particularly after Trump's diesel deal with Putin. Trump urged Zelenskyy to negotiate with Russia as strikes escalate. Zelenskyy criticized delays in missile deliveries from the US and emphasized Ukraine's necessity in future negotiations.