Steve Witkoff waited 8 hours to meet with Putin: The negotiations took place behind closed doors

US President's special representative Steve Uitkoff waited for 8 hours to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was reported by Sky News. Uitkoff met with Putin after the Russian president finished negotiations with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko.

The waiting time and the meeting itself were assessed by Russia as a "classic power play." The meeting took place away from any media, behind closed doors, indicating that it was a personal and important negotiation. Steve Uitkoff was given very important personal time by Putin, and the meeting started in the evening, after dark.

Negotiations and the situation in Ukraine

Steve Uitkoff arrived in Moscow on March 13, two days after negotiations between Ukraine and the US in Jeddah. His visit included a discussion of a ceasefire proposal that was also discussed with the Russian side. Kyiv agreed to a 30-day ceasefire, and this proposal became a key topic for discussion with the Russian side.

On March 14, Uitkoff left Moscow, and the results of the meeting have not yet been disclosed. Since the negotiations were behind closed doors, no official information was provided regarding their content and the views expressed by Russia.

Putin's comments on military actions in Ukraine

Putin also emphasized that he agreed to halt military actions in Ukraine before meeting with Donald Trump's special representative, but this must lead to long-term peace. These comments are significant for negotiations with America, indicating Russia's conditions and objectives.

Steve Uitkoff's visit to Moscow and his meeting with Putin signal a new turn in world politics. The meetings took place behind closed doors, and their outcomes will serve as an important factor for the overall political situation and the peace process in Ukraine.