**US Envoy to Meet Putin in Moscow**
US President Donald Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, plans to travel to Moscow soon. He will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
This is not the first time Witkoff has visited Moscow. In February, he helped release a US teacher from prison. During that visit, he said he spoke with Putin for over three hours.
Witkoff’s trip comes ahead of high-stakes talks between Ukrainian and US officials in Saudi Arabia. The two sides will discuss security protocols for Ukraine and possible military aid.
**Background on Talks**
The talks are important because the US has frozen its military aid to Ukraine and stopped sharing intelligence with the country. If these issues are not resolved, it could affect whether the US resumes support for Ukraine.
Witkoff is a key figure in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. He previously met with Russian representatives in Saudi Arabia without Ukraine’s participation.
**Other Developments**
In Moscow, two airports have introduced temporary flight restrictions due to a drone attack.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky apologized for an incident that happened at the White House. This was seen as an important step towards resolving the conflict.
The US and Ukraine will hold talks in Saudi Arabia on March 11, coinciding with a meeting between Ukrainian officials and their Russian counterparts.
**Key Issues**
Ukraine is seeking to resolve issues related to security protocols and military aid. The country’s president also wants to release prisoners and discuss mineral resources.
Russian forces have made gains south of the town of Sudzha in Ukraine, potentially threatening some of the country’s positions.
The talks will also involve discussing a potential peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
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