US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is resuming its nuclear program after US strikes. This intensifies speculation about preparations for new military strikes.
Steven Witkoff, Special Envoy of US President Donald Trump, stated that a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia would not be possible without "positive relations with both sides. " He noted that during negotiations in Abu Dhabi, he "saw moderation from the Russians" and that the US is not a party to the conflict, but merely a mediator.
Donald Trump has appointed Jared Kushner as a special peace envoy, introducing him at his "Peace Council. " Kushner will focus on mediating new diplomatic agreements, including stabilizing Gaza and the war in Ukraine.
Negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States are ongoing in Abu Dhabi. The parties have agreed to exchange 314 prisoners, which is the first exchange in five months.
Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced the continuation of negotiations that began in Abu Dhabi. Additional progress is expected in the coming weeks.
Turkey seeks to organize direct talks between the US and Iran in Ankara or Istanbul. The goal is to prevent a US military strike on Iran over the suppression of protests.
US President's special envoy Stephen Witkoff will travel to Abu Dhabi for talks with Russia and Ukraine. He will also meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
US Special Envoy Steve Vitkoff met with Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev in Florida to discuss a peaceful settlement in Ukraine. Vitkoff called the meeting productive, noting that Russia is working to ensure peace.
Iran is ready for talks with the United States but does not plan meetings until conditions are met. Turkey calls for a resumption of nuclear talks, fearing US aggression against Iran.
US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff reported significant progress in the peace process for Ukraine. Negotiations will continue, and the security protocol and prosperity framework are almost complete.
The Russian Federation's security working group, consisting of military personnel, arrived in Abu Dhabi for negotiations. Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev will continue negotiations with Steve Witkoff on economic issues.
Josh Grunbaum, Commissioner of the Federal Procurement Service, has joined the American delegation in Moscow to discuss peace in Ukraine. He is a senior advisor to Donald Trump's newly formed "Peace Council."
The plane of US President's Special Representative Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow. Earlier it was reported that talks with Vladimir Putin are scheduled for January 22.
Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced significant progress in peace talks regarding Russia's war against Ukraine. He stated that "we're nearing the end" and expressed optimism.
U. S. Special Envoy Stephen Witkoff will meet with Putin in Moscow on January 22 to receive a response to the peace plan. This will be the seventh meeting; the previous six did not yield significant results.
Special envoy of the Russian dictator Kirill Dmitriev will meet in Davos with US President's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The meeting will concern the US peace plan, as reported by Axios journalist Barak Ravid.
The spokesman for the Russian dictator, Dmitry Peskov, announced that the Kremlin expects a new visit of US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Russia. He also noted that Russia considers it relevant to continue the dialogue with the United States on Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may meet with US President Donald Trump next week at the economic forum in Davos. Kyiv's G7 allies may also join the meeting to secure personal support for security guarantees for Ukraine.
Donald Trump's advisers have handed over a US peace plan for Ukraine, agreed with the Ukrainian side, to Russia. The White House is awaiting Putin's response to this proposal.
UK Defense Minister John Healey will visit Kyiv in the near future. He will discuss long-term support for Ukraine with weapons and possible ceasefire monitoring.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet with the Ukrainian delegation. Witkoff announced the completion of work on a document regarding security guarantees for Ukraine and a prosperity agreement.
The US held a productive discussion with national security advisors from the UK, France, Germany, and Ukraine. The next steps in the peace process and security guarantees for Ukraine were discussed.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed on further contacts and steps with US President's Special Representative Steve Witkoff. The conversation took place while Umerov was en route to Ukraine; he is also constantly in touch with European advisors.
Following the meeting with the US President, the President of Ukraine stated that the parties discussed all aspects of the peace framework and achieved significant results, as well as discussed the sequence of further actions.
National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov will meet with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. President Zelenskyy hopes the conversation will be a step towards peace.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, representatives of President Trump. Significant details of work and ideas for achieving lasting peace were discussed.
The head of the German parliament's foreign policy committee, Armin Laschet, stated the need for a German-French initiative to coordinate European plans for a ceasefire in Ukraine. He emphasized that Europe must develop its own strong foreign and security policy, agreed upon with Ukraine, which could then be presented to Russia from a position of strength.
There is a split between US President's Special Representative Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the end of the war in Ukraine. Witkoff proposes concessions from Ukraine, while Rubio advocates for increased pressure on Russia.
The Miami talks between the US, Ukraine, and Russia on ending the war were productive but without clear breakthroughs. The gap between the parties remains huge, and Zelenskyy calls for increased pressure on Moscow.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin personally chose Steve Witkoff, a special representative of US President Donald Trump, as a key intermediary to promote his vision for settling the war against Ukraine. Witkoff suits the Kremlin due to his lack of political past and institutional ties, as well as his experience working with authoritarian regimes.
