The Russian president and Trump emissary held talks in Moscow days before the White House deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.

White House envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow in a last-ditch effort to convince him to make peace in Ukraine or face punishing new economic penalties by Friday.

LONDON -- The Kremlin has confirmed on Thursday morning U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia President Vladimir Putin have agreed to a meeting, though a specific date or location has yet to be announced.