Ukraine peace negotiations
US-Russia Peace Negotiations: Witkoff's Moscow Mission Brings Optimism for Ukraine Conflict Resolution
Dec 02, 2025 04:31 am CST
The White House expresses optimism as US envoy Steve Witkoff travels to Moscow for talks with President Putin following productive discussions with Ukrainian negotiators. Despite progress, President Zelensky remains firm against ceding territory while seeking European support, as the Trump administration pursues a diplomatic resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Inside the Diplomatic Back Channel: How US Envoy Guided Russia on Pitching Ukraine Peace Plan to Trump
Nov 26, 2025 10:06 am CST
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff held a strategic phone call with Kremlin official Yuri Ushakov, coaching him on how Vladimir Putin should approach Donald Trump about a Ukraine peace plan. This diplomatic back channel reveals the origins of the controversial 28-point peace proposal that the US has pressured Ukraine to accept, providing unprecedented insight into the complex negotiations between Washington and Moscow.
Ukraine Stands Firm on Territorial Integrity While Open to Peace Negotiations with Russia
Oct 28, 2025 08:26 pm CST
President Zelensky affirms Ukraine's readiness for peace talks with Russia while refusing territorial concessions, emphasizing diplomatic openness at any location except Russia and Belarus, and acknowledging Trump's support for maintaining current frontlines in ceasefire discussions.