Ryabkov urges US to "make Europe understand" after Putin talks with Witkoff and Kushner

Divergences between US and European positions

Sergey Ryabkov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, expressed the conviction that involving European states in the negotiation process regarding Ukraine could hinder diplomatic efforts. In his words, there are significant divergences between the positions of the US and Europe.

Ryabkov also reported that Vladimir Putin is to convey Russia's position to US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Washington's task regarding European allies

After this, according to the Deputy Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, the US task will be to "give their European charges a good talking-to".