Steve Witkoff
The British publication The Telegraph has outlined three possible scenarios for peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. The probability of each scenario is considered.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he is waiting for the arrival of the Russian delegation in Turkey to determine Ukraine's next steps. He hinted that Trump's participation could be a significant argument.
Andriy Sybiha met with Mark Rutte, discussing Russia's refusal to cease fire and agreed on efforts to advance the peace process. Zelensky confirmed his visit to Turkey on May 15.
Ukraine has not received an answer from Moscow as to whether Putin will come to negotiations in Turkey. The US is sending representatives to Istanbul on May 16.
Iran has put forward the idea of creating an international nuclear consortium with the participation of Arab countries and US investments. This proposal is an alternative to the US demand to completely curtail the nuclear program.
Senior U. S. officials plan to come to Turkey for Ukraine-Russia talks. Trump is considering joining, putting pressure on Putin.
Trump demands direct negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, otherwise the United States will withdraw from the conflict. He is ready to help end the war, but it is not their war.
Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel may forgo US security assistance. Witkoff says that Netanyahu and the Israeli people "are staunch allies of the United States."
Negotiations on Iran's nuclear program are being resumed in Oman with the mediation of the Persian Gulf state. The goal is to conclude an agreement to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Zelenskyy stated that the idea of a 15-kilometer demilitarized zone is not viable, as it would leave Kherson, Kharkiv, and Sumy under fire. Ukraine has not received any official proposals.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the war camp is in Moscow, while the peace camp is in Kyiv. He emphasized the importance of mobilizing the peace camp to protect European security.
Kit Kellogg confirmed that the US will increase pressure on Russia if Putin does not agree to a 30-day ceasefire. Ukraine, the US and Europe have put forward 22 conditions for a ceasefire.
The President of Ukraine stated that in case of Russia's refusal to cease fire, sanctions should be applied. The preparation of the 17th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation with the participation of many countries is also underway.
The US, Ukraine, and Europe have developed a list of 22 conditions for Putin, including a 30-day ceasefire. A US special representative is to hand over this document to the Russian dictator.
Trump's special envoy stated the necessity of direct negotiations with Putin for effective conflict resolution. He emphasized that the Trump administration entrusted him with this mission.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff briefed the UN Security Council on various topics, including the Gaza Strip. The meeting took place after Witkoff's appointment as Trump's special envoy to the Middle East.
The Russian authorities believe that the agreement between Ukraine and the United States makes Kyiv dependent on Washington. At the same time, the agreement may complicate negotiations for Russia on favorable terms.
US President Donald Trump is not planning to fire Secretary of Defense Pete Heghset after the information leak scandal. Trump's opinion of Heghset differs sharply from his attitude towards Waltz.
Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has said he is not interested in the national security adviser position after Mike Waltz was fired. He responded to rumors that he is a leading candidate.
Mike Voltz to leave the Trump administration, his job was in question after the leak incident. Steve Witkoff, a friend of Trump, is being considered as a replacement.
Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff Holds Talks with Russia and Iran Unattended by Experts, Raising Concerns over Breach of Diplomatic Protocol and Potential Errors in Assessments.
Rome will host talks between Iran and European countries on a new nuclear deal to replace the 2015 agreement. Iran is ready for dialogue, despite criticism of its previous policies.
Putin insists on recognizing the annexed territories as part of Russia as a condition for negotiations, which complicates Trump's efforts to end the ceasefire. Negotiations have reached a deadlock.
Nataliya Dmitriyeva, the sister of a Kremlin negotiator, visited Ukraine in February 2025 with a U. S. passport. Her activities and the purpose of the trip remain unknown.
At a meeting with US Special Envoy Stephen Witkoff, Putin confirmed the readiness of the Russian Federation for negotiations with Kyiv "without any preconditions. "
Sources report that Trump may meet with Zelenskyy in Rome and believes that the Ukrainian leader has no choice but to sign the proposal. Trump threatens to withdraw from the peace process next week if no agreement is reached.
Putin's aide said that the meeting between US Special Envoy Witkoff and the Russian dictator was constructive. They discussed the possibility of resuming direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
Negotiations with the participation of the Russian dictator's aide Ushakov and representative Kirill Dmitriev took place in the Kremlin. Details of the meeting have not yet been disclosed.
Vladimir Putin met with Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow. The negotiations concern a peaceful settlement of the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine.
Steve Witkoff's plane landed at Vnukovo Airport. His meeting with Putin is expected to take place on Friday.