Russian media cite the following from the meeting of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner with Putin: ◾️Putin said that: - Russia did not agree with Ukraine on a more broad ceasefire than the three days - Russia did not launch strikes on Kyiv since midnight today (comment from me: there were several air raid alerts and drones targeted at Kyiv today) - Russia is comfortable working with US envoys Witkoff and Kushner. ◾️Steve Witkoff said that: - Talking with Putin was one of the best and most memorable stories for him. - Thanked Putin for the meeting - Passed best wishes to Putin from President Trump - Passed gratitude to Putin from Robert Gilman's family for his release; Putin said he should be thanking President Trump (comment from me: former US marine Robert Gilman was released from a Russian prison on August 11, 2026. He was arrested in January 2022 and eventually sentenced to 10 years in prison. He served for 1,666 days, during which his health deteriorated badly).