Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow ahead of a deadline set by President Trump for a peace deal with Ukraine, threatening severe economic penalties for Russia if negotiations stall. Amid ongoing strikes in Ukraine, analysts suggest Putin is delaying serious talks while continuing military offensives, with Trump indicating tariffs may target nations buying Russian oil.
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