Witkoff to present Putin with peace proposal after talks with Zelensky
Summary
Steve Witkoff, a White House envoy, will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to present an updated plan to end the war in Ukraine. The meeting follows talks with Ukrainian President Zelensky and aims to create a foundation for peace negotiations involving the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine.Key Facts
- Steve Witkoff will present a new peace proposal to President Putin in St. Petersburg.
- Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law and adviser, will join the meeting virtually.
- The U.S. hopes Putin will be more willing to compromise after President Trump agreed to lift some sanctions on Russia.
- Witkoff held talks in Oslo with President Zelensky and leaders from Norway, Finland, France, the UK, Germany, Poland, the EU, and NATO.
- Zelensky wants a direct meeting with Putin and President Trump, which Russia has refused so far.
- The talks in Oslo focused on creating a joint framework agreement to end the war, with Ukraine offering new proposals.
- Kushner emphasized President Trump’s request for Ukraine to stop attacking Russian oil refineries; Zelensky said he may do so if Russia takes similar steps.
- President Trump expressed hope that Russia wants peace but doubted Zelensky’s willingness to make a deal.
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