Russian President Vladimir Putin and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff began their meeting in Moscow with a brief exchange of greetings in English, APA reports citing TASS.
"How are you, Mister President?" Witkoff asked Putin as he approached the Russian president.
"Fine, just fine. Thank you. How are you?" Putin replied to Witkoff in English and extended his hand for a handshake.
"So great to see you," the US envoy answered.
After the handshake Putin and Witkoff retreated to a negotiating table in the Kremlin.
On April 11, Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, Russia. The meeting, which lasted over four hours, was focused on the situation in Ukraine.