The Special Envoy of US President Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, made a statement regarding the anticipated meeting between Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Witkoff mentioned that the two leaders could meet this week. Addressing the current situation in the Russia-Ukraine War, Witkoff stated that he expects discussions between President Trump and President Putin to take place this week. The American negotiating team is set to hold talks with both Ukrainian and Russian sides this week, according to Witkoff, who expressed hopes for significant progress in ending the Russia-Ukraine War. Witkoff also noted that Putin has accepted Trump’s philosophy and that Trump is determined to bring the war to an end.