Steve Witkoff
US Offers NATO-like Security Guarantees to Ukraine While Territory Remains Central Dispute in Peace Talks
Dec 16, 2025 08:02 pm CST
The United States has proposed enhanced "Article 5-like" security guarantees for Ukraine as part of renewed peace negotiations, while territorial disputes remain the central obstacle. Ukrainian President Zelensky signals willingness to reconsider NATO membership ambitions in exchange for bilateral security agreements, as European leaders express optimism about progress in Berlin talks despite Russia's continued territorial demands.
Jared Kushner and Tony Blair to Lead Gaza Reconstruction Efforts Under Trump's New Middle East Peace Plan
Dec 08, 2025 04:54 pm CST
Former White House adviser Jared Kushner and ex-UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will head Gaza's post-war reconstruction on an executive board reporting to Trump's "board of peace." The plan includes Palestinian technocrats governing daily affairs, but faces significant challenges as Hamas refuses to disarm while Israel demands demilitarization before withdrawal. The initiative also proposes "alternative safe communities" and an international stabilization force to secure the region.
Israeli Military Eliminates 40 Hamas Fighters in Gaza Tunnel Operation
Dec 05, 2025 02:57 am CST
The Israeli military has reported killing approximately 40 Hamas militants trapped in tunnels beneath Rafah in southern Gaza. These fighters were part of a larger group of about 200 militants who had been confined in the underground network for months, as negotiation efforts for their surrender stalled. Among those killed were three local commanders and the son of a Hamas leader, while the militant group has largely refrained from commenting on the operation.
Kremlin Confirms Putin's Partial Acceptance of US Peace Proposals on Ukraine Conflict
Dec 03, 2025 09:46 pm CST
The Kremlin has confirmed that President Vladimir Putin has partially accepted US proposals to end the Ukraine war following extended talks with Trump's representatives in Moscow. According to spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Russia remains open to continued negotiations until an agreement can be reached, despite some proposals being rejected in what he described as a normal negotiation process.
High-Stakes Peace Negotiations: Trump Envoys Meet Putin to End Ukraine War as Zelensky Seeks European Support
Dec 02, 2025 10:33 pm CST
Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff are meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war. As Russian forces advance in eastern Ukraine and intensify missile attacks, President Zelensky visits Ireland to shore up European support amid concerns that any US-Russia agreement might force Ukraine into territorial concessions. European allies worry that Washington may strike a deal with Moscow without adequately considering Ukraine's interests in this critical diplomatic effort.
Trump Officials Meet Ukrainian Delegation to Advance Peace Efforts Amid Ongoing Russian Attacks
Nov 30, 2025 07:38 pm CST
Top Trump administration officials are meeting with Ukrainian negotiators in Florida to broker an end to Russia's war, while preparing for key talks with Putin in Moscow. The discussions come amid leadership changes in Ukraine, continued Russian attacks on civilian areas, and diplomatic tensions following Ukraine's strike on an oil terminal used by Kazakhstan.
Putin's Ukraine War Ultimatum: Russia Demands Territory Surrender for Peace as US Mediates New Proposal
Nov 28, 2025 09:59 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to end the nearly four-year Ukraine conflict if Kyiv withdraws from territories claimed by Moscow, threatening military force otherwise. As Russian troops advance steadily through eastern Ukraine, the United States has proposed a revised peace plan aimed at brokering negotiations between the warring parties. However, significant obstacles remain, with Ukraine firmly rejecting territorial concessions while Putin questions President Zelensky's legitimacy to sign any agreement. The conflict, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, has resulted in hundreds of thousands of casualties and Europe's largest refugee crisis since World War II.
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.
Trump Sends Envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow as Ukraine-Russia Peace Negotiations Progress
Nov 26, 2025 04:30 am CST
Donald Trump has dispatched envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin as peace negotiations for the Ukraine conflict advance. While claiming only "few remaining points of disagreement," the revised proposal addresses more Ukrainian interests, though European leaders remain skeptical amid continued Russian attacks on Kyiv.
Kirill Dmitriev: The Business-Minded Russian Envoy Shaping Ukraine Peace Negotiations
Nov 26, 2025 03:01 am CST
Explore the pivotal role of Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, in crafting a potential end to the Ukraine conflict. Despite not being a traditional diplomat, this Harvard-educated former investment banker has emerged as a key intermediary between the Kremlin and Trump allies, utilizing his Western business experience and understanding of American negotiation styles to advance Russian diplomatic interests.