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U.S. Envoy Proposes Peace Deal with Putin on Ukraine

4/16/2025

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U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff engaged in fruitful discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin about a potential peace deal that could reshape the fate of five Ukrainian territories, including Crimea and parts of Donetsk and Luhansk. President Trump backs Witkoff's strategy, highlighting the promise of commercial opportunities to mend U.S.-Russia relations, despite lingering concerns.

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U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff engaged in fruitful discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin about a potential peace deal that could reshape the fate of five Ukrainian territories, including Crimea and parts of Donetsk and Luhansk. President Trump backs Witkoff's strategy, highlighting the promise of commercial opportunities to mend U.S.-Russia relations, despite lingering concerns.