Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Wednesday, the Kremlin said, days before the White House's deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine or potentially face severe economic penalties that could also hit countries buying its oil.

What You Need To Know • The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding talks with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff • Neither side gave an immediate readout of the talks • The meeting comes days before the White House's deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine • Russia potentially faces severe economic penalties that could also hit countries buying its oil

The meeting between Putin and Witkoff lasted about th

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