From Al Jazeera · Evan Semones · · 50s
US envoys meet Putin, secure teacher's release
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner conclude talks with Vladimir Putin by securing the freedom of a retired American teacher held in Russia.
In brief
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner conclude talks with Vladimir Putin by securing the freedom of a retired American teacher held in Russia. US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner wrapped up talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, resulting in the release of a retired American teacher from Russian custody…
Envoys conclude Putin talks
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have wrapped up their latest meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin with the release of a retired American teacher from Russian custody.
Witkoff meets Putin in person
On Wednesday, Witkoff visited with Putin at the Constantine Palace in Saint Petersburg, while Kushner attended virtually.
Teacher released from custody
The meeting resulted in the release of a retired American teacher who had been held in Russian custody, marking the outcome of the diplomatic talks.
The key point
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner wrapped up talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, resulting in the release of a retired American teacher from Russian custody.
