U.S. President Donald Trump announced this week that Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to finalize a peace agreement, following Ukraine's acceptance of a revised U.S.-drafted plan with "minor details" pending. The development marks a significant step toward resolving the prolonged conflict, with Trump calling the progress "tremendous."
In a Truth Social post on Tuesday, Trump revealed that Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll concurrently engaged Ukrainian officials to address remaining disagreements. The original 28-point proposal, modified through bilateral negotiations, now awaits high-level approval. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the plan as a foundation for "deeper agreements," emphasizing shared security interests during a national address.
U.S.-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi earlier this week, led by Driscoll, focused on operationalizing the framework. Lt. Col. Jeff Tolbert, a U.S. Army spokesperson, confirmed discussions aimed at achieving "lasting peace." Meanwhile, Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine's presidential office, indicated Zelenskyy's desire to negotiate territorial terms directly with Trump, signaling potential trilateral talks involving Putin.
While Trump expressed optimism about future meetings with both leaders, he stressed they would occur only after finalizing the deal. The diplomatic push underscores Washington's intensified mediation efforts as 2025 approaches, with global markets closely monitoring outcomes that could reshape Eastern Europe's geopolitical landscape.
