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Putin's initial comments called into question the origins of the ceasefire initiative, implying it may originate from Ukraine rather than the United States, as he portrayed Ukraine as being desperate for an agreement. His remarks ultimately shifted focus to the strategic importance of the Kers region, an area of heightened military interest in recent weeks.
Interestingly, there was no immediate summary or details released regarding the conversations between Witkoff and Putin. The absence of information left many to speculate about the intentions behind the Kremlin's stance and the outcome of the discussions that were presumably held late that evening, a time known to be favored by Putin for meetings.