Kremlin Confirms: Putin's Meeting with US Envoys Witkoff and Kushner to Take Place Tomorrow

The Kremlin has officially confirmed that a meeting between Vladimir Putin and US presidential special envoys Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner will take place. According to the Russian leader's aide, Yury Ushakov, the negotiations are scheduled for tomorrow, November 12, 2026, in the first half of the day. He stated this in response to a relevant question, as reported by TASS, and cited by RBC-Ukraine.

Format and Protocol of the Negotiations

Responding to clarifying questions about the details, Ushakov emphasized that, from a protocol perspective, the meeting will proceed "as usual." Thus, the Kremlin is not announcing any fundamental changes in the format or venue of the negotiations compared to previous contacts between the American delegation and the Russian leadership.

Kushner's Position on Leaders' Talks

Against the backdrop of preparations for this meeting, Jared Kushner commented on the possibility of a direct dialogue between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin. According to him, negotiations between the leaders of the two countries aimed at ending the war would be a positive step. This statement highlights that the American side views contact at the level of heads of state as one of the elements of a settlement.

Dublin and the Sequence of the Delegation's Visit

According to available data, tomorrow Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with US special representatives Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Dublin. The American delegation will first visit Russia for talks with the Russian leadership before moving on to Ireland. This sequence indicates that contact with the Kremlin serves as the first stage of the American intermediaries' working visit.

Context of the Diplomatic Track

Thus, a dense schedule of diplomatic contacts is expected in the coming day: first, negotiations in Russia, then a meeting in Dublin involving the President of Ukraine. Both events are linked to US efforts to advance the peace process to end the war, and Kushner's statement about the positive nature of a possible dialogue between the leaders indicates that Washington continues to consider the scenario of direct negotiations as a viable option for resolution.