The Russian president and Trump emissary held talks in Moscow days before the White House deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow on Wednesday for talks with President Vladimir Putin, just two days before U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline for the Kremlin to end the war against Ukraine or face a fresh round of sanctions is set to expire.

Steve Witkoff's trip comes with just days remaining on President Trump's deadline before additional sanctions will be placed on Russia. DW has more.