Ushakov stated in a press release on Sunday: “There are specific proposals, formulations, and legal consultations. This process still needs completion, but it cannot be done without the participation of specialists.” Ushakov emphasized that “the successes of the Russian army in the special military operation area have created a more favorable atmosphere for the talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the U.S. President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, noting that no one can deny the confident progress of the Russian army.” He added: “We are advancing confidently, and no one can deny that, including the Americans. By the way, did you notice that U.S. President Donald Trump said: ‘Oh Zelensky, if you had listened to me in February, you could have, but now your positions have deteriorated, and you have to accept what we will agree on with the Russians.’ Ushakov commented on the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the U.S. Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff: “In the context that the Americans now understand, this is certain.” On the evening of December 2nd, the Russian side also included Presidential Assistant Yuri Ushakov and Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian President’s Special Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries and CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund.
