Witkoff to meet Russian leadership in Moscow on Aug 6, says source
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US special envoy Steve Witkoff, speaking during a swearing-in ceremony at the White House on May 28, 2025.
PHOTO: REUTERS
WASHINGTON – US special envoy Steve Witkoff will be in Moscow on Aug 6 to meet Russian leadership, a source familiar with the plan said on Aug 5.
Officials in Washington provided few details of his schedule.
“The President has noted, of course, that special envoy Witkoff will be travelling to Russia this week, so we can confirm that from this podium,” State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce told reporters.
“What that will entail, I have no details for you.”
Russia’s state-run Tass news agency, quoting aviation sources, said an aircraft, believed to have Mr Witkoff on board, had left the US.
US President Donald Trump, who has signalled frustration with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin in recent weeks, has given him until Aug 8
