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Trump Envoy Seeks Peace Talks with Putin on Ukraine

12/2/2025

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Steve Witkoff, envoy to U.S. President Donald Trump, will meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday to seek an end to the war in Ukraine.
Trump's press secretary expressed optimism about achieving an agreement despite challenges, including Ukraine's territorial control and security guarantees.
Putin has said he will only halt hostilities if Ukrainian forces withdraw from four annexed regions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy insists on maintaining Ukraine's territorial integrity.

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Steve Witkoff, envoy to U.S. President Donald Trump, will meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday to seek an end to the war in Ukraine.
Trump's press secretary expressed optimism about achieving an agreement despite challenges, including Ukraine's territorial control and security guarantees.
Putin has said he will only halt hostilities if Ukrainian forces withdraw from four annexed regions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy insists on maintaining Ukraine's territorial integrity.