Moscow, DZWatch – US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkov will visit Moscow next week for discussions regarding a potential peace plan for Ukraine, according to the Kremlin. The visit, scheduled for next week, will include a delegation of senior American officials accompanying Witkov.
The White House confirmed that while outstanding issues remain in the negotiations aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine, they are “not insurmountable” and will require further dialogue. Spokesperson Caroline Levitt stated that the United States has made significant progress toward a peace agreement, noting that certain sensitive details require resolution through continued discussions between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States.
President Trump reportedly told journalists en route to Florida for the Thanksgiving holiday that American negotiators are making headway in discussions with both Russia and Ukraine, and that Moscow has agreed to certain concessions. Details of these concessions remain undisclosed.
The framework proposed by Washington to end the war, initially revealed last week, has sparked concerns that the Trump administration might be prepared to pressure Ukraine into accepting a peace agreement that heavily favors Moscow. These concerns stem from perceived imbalances in the proposed terms.
Yuri Ushakov, aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin on foreign policy matters, confirmed Witkov’s upcoming visit, stating that a preliminary agreement had been reached. He also indicated that Witkov would be accompanied by other administration representatives involved in Ukrainian affairs.
Ushakov further commented on the alleged leak of a phone conversation between senior Kremlin and US officials, suggesting it was an attempt to disrupt the ongoing discussions regarding a potential peace agreement in Ukraine. The nature of the leaked conversation and its potential impact on negotiations remain under scrutiny.
DZWatch will continue to monitor this developing situation and provide updates as they become available.
