BREAKING: Donald Trump has just announced that he is dispatching envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow to finalize a peace deal aimed at ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. The former president revealed on his Truth Social platform that discussions are at a critical juncture, with “only a few remaining points of disagreement” left to resolve.
The urgency of this situation is palpable as Russian missiles continue to strike Kyiv, intensifying fears over the conflict. Trump expressed optimism about a potential meeting with both Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating that it would occur “ONLY when the deal to end this War is FINAL or in its final stages.”
This revised proposal, which has been welcomed by Zelenskyy, reportedly takes into account more of Ukraine’s interests compared to the initial plan, described as heavily favoring Russia. An official familiar with the negotiations informed AFP that the new version is “significantly better,” although delicate issues remain.
French President Emmanuel Macron voiced skepticism, asserting that there is “clearly no Russian willingness” to engage in a ceasefire or to discuss the updated proposal. The latest discussions have surged since the weekend, with Ukrainian and US representatives convening in Geneva to address Trump’s initial 28-point plan for the conflict.
As negotiations continue, US media report that talks involving US and Russian delegates are currently taking place in Abu Dhabi. Following a meeting, US negotiator Dan Driscoll expressed optimism, stating, “The talks are going well, and we remain optimistic.”
The White House has indicated that they are witnessing “tremendous progress” but cautioned that several “delicate but not insurmountable details” must still be worked out. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy has emphasized the importance of American involvement, noting that “much depends on America, because Russia pays the greatest attention to American strength.”
Zelenskyy further urged European leaders to take part in negotiations, stressing that “security decisions about Europe must include Europe.” As the situation develops, the effectiveness of this revised plan will be closely watched by international observers and political leaders alike.
Stay tuned for more updates as this urgent situation evolves. The stakes are high, and the outcome could significantly impact the future of Ukraine and its allies.
