Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump envoy ‘heading for meeting with Putin’ in Russia as US steps up ceasefire push
Top US diplomatic envoy Steve Witkoff has travelled to Russia ahead of a meeting with Vladimir Putin, according to reports.
It comes as John Healey has urged allies to “look again” at what else they can do to provide military aid to Ukraine.
The UK defence secretary was addressing defence ministers at a meeting in Brussels, and unveiled a fresh round of military support for Ukraine worth £450m, of which the UK is providing £350m.
Earlier, Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of running active recruitment campaigns in China, and having as many as 155 Chinese nationals fighting in his ranks.
Russian advertisements are appearing on Chinese social media seeking “tough men” to fight in Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine.
“Do you want to show strength here? Is this the path that you long for? You are a tough man, be like them!” says one advertisement seen across several platforms, according to the Guardian.
The US says it is working to end the war as Mr Witkoff is expected to meet the Russian president on Friday, according to Axios.
Donald Trump has also pledged that US officials will look into evidence that Chinese mercenaries are fighting alongside Russian forces against Ukraine.
