Speaking at the meeting, Putin said developments concerning Iran were important to Russia and reaffirmed Moscow’s readiness to contribute to resolving the dispute.
The Russian president expressed Moscow’s interest in restoring economic cooperation with Washington. He said global market prices had fallen by 5 to 6 percent following a decision concerning diesel fuel.
Putin also pointed to fertilizer shortages in the U.S., saying Russia could increase fertilizer supplies to the American market.
As a goodwill gesture, Russia released U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard, who had been detained in the country. Hubbard was reported to be at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg.
Witkoff, meanwhile, said he hoped Putin would consider resuming trilateral negotiations between Russia, the U.S. and Ukraine to discuss technical issues related to the conflict.
Trump’s special envoy said Russia and the U.S. had prospects for expanding economic ties after the Ukraine conflict ends. He added that he had brought documents outlining approaches to resolving the conflict.
Witkoff also thanked Putin on Trump’s behalf for the decision concerning the diesel fuel agreement.
Describing the Oslo talks as constructive, Witkoff said progress had been made during the latest round of negotiations and that conditions were in place to pursue a ceasefire in Ukraine.
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