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U.S. Envoys Face Tough Road to Ukraine Peace

12/3/2025

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The United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner face challenges negotiating peace in Ukraine.
Nearly four years after Russia's invasion, Ukraine’s military is struggling.
A corruption scandal has affected Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s government.
A leaked United States plan is viewed as capitulating to Russia, demanding territorial concessions.
Analysts say that without U.S. pressure, a true end to the conflict is unlikely.

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The United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner face challenges negotiating peace in Ukraine.
Nearly four years after Russia's invasion, Ukraine’s military is struggling.
A corruption scandal has affected Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s government.
A leaked United States plan is viewed as capitulating to Russia, demanding territorial concessions.
Analysts say that without U.S. pressure, a true end to the conflict is unlikely.