The United States continues to insist on ending the war in Ukraine. Trump is disappointed in both sides of the conflict and wants to stop the killings, as stated in the White House.
US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff plans to arrive in Moscow this week. This was announced by Russian dictator Yuri Ushakov's assistant.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and envoys Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg will meet with representatives from Ukraine, Britain, France and Germany in London on April 23.
Iran and the US have started the second round of talks on the nuclear program in Rome. The delegations are headed by Steve Witkoff from the US and Abbas Araghchi from Iran, mediated by Oman.
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov informed the USA that Ukraine 90% supports President Donald Trump's peace plan. The decisive step is now up to Russia, while a decision on a complete ceasefire is being prepared in London.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement on rejecting mediation reflects President Trump's position, media write. Trump is disappointed by the lack of progress and has no patience for the parties' "games".
Iran told the US it is ready to accept some restrictions on uranium enrichment. Tehran demands clear guarantees against re-withdrawal from the deal and insists on the lifting of sanctions.
The United States has presented allies with proposals for a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. The plan envisions a ceasefire and a possible easing of sanctions against Moscow in the event of a lasting truce.
US Special Envoy Vitkoff suggested that Ukraine should be less concerned about regions where the Russian language prevails. Putin was fixated on Ukrainian territories during the negotiations.
The President of Ukraine stated that Steve Vitkoff, Trump's special envoy, is spreading Russian narratives regarding the possible inclusion of Ukrainian territories in a peace agreement. Zelenskyy emphasized that this is dangerous.
French President Macron held talks with Wittcoff and Rubio on peace talks to end Russian aggression in Ukraine. They also discussed tariffs between Europe and the US and the situation in the Middle East.
French President Macron met with US Secretary of State Rubio and Special Representative Witcoff regarding negotiations on Ukraine. Prior to this, Macron had a telephone conversation with President Zelenskyy.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to Trump's special envoy's statement on the "five territories". Ukraine does not recognize the stolen lands as Russian and will not agree to limit its defense capabilities.
Zelenskyy stated that the military is discussing security guarantees in the Black Sea in Turkey after the war. Russia is not participating in these meetings, it is not about peace negotiations.
The President of Ukraine stated that the issue of occupied territories is a red line for Ukraine. He emphasized that only the people of Ukraine can decide the issue of Ukrainian territories.
Steve Witkoff stated that the peace agreement concerns five territories but contains more. He called the negotiations with Putin persuasive, and they discussed ending the war.
The US and Iran will hold talks on the nuclear program in Rome on April 19. Last week, the parties held a meeting in Oman, assessing it as constructive.
Iran said that the talks with the US will focus on the nuclear dossier and the lifting of sanctions. The meeting will take place on April 19, the negotiations will be indirect, Oman will remain the mediator.
The White House called the talks between the US and Iran a step in the right direction and confirmed plans for further meetings next week. Tehran also called the talks constructive.
Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed disappointment with the actions of both sides of the conflict. Also, the US has leverage to conclude a peace agreement between the countries.
Kit Kellogg proposed dividing Ukraine along the Dnieper, stationing Western troops on the right bank. This implies ceding the eastern territories to Russia, but the idea is unlikely to find support in Moscow.
On Friday, Russia commented on the negotiations between Putin and Steve Witkoff regarding the settlement in Ukraine. Dmitriev called the negotiations with the US special envoy productive.
Britain and France will present Trump with a force plan for Ukraine, hoping to convince the United States to provide security guarantees to Kyiv. Military leaders are working out the details of the European coalition.
Negotiations between Vladimir Putin and US President's Special Representative Steve Whitcoff have ended in St. Petersburg. The meeting lasted 4.5 hours.
U. S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff suggested that Trump support the "transfer" of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions to Russia.
Vladimir Putin has begun a meeting with Stephen Witcoff, the US special envoy. The likely topic of discussion is the cessation of the war in Ukraine and a meeting between Putin and Trump.
Donald Trump called on Russia to take action, emphasizing the heavy losses in Ukraine. A representative of Trump will meet with Putin to discuss a settlement.
Trump's Special Representative Steve Witkoff Arrived in Russia and Meet with Putin to Discuss Terms of Ceasefire. The topic of a meeting between the Russian dictator and Trump may also be discussed.
US President's Special Envoy Steve Witcoff arrived in Russia to meet with Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund. It is known that Witcoff has already left the hotel.
Steve Witkoff, a representative of Trump, has arrived in Russia amid Trump's aspirations for a ceasefire in Ukraine. This is his third meeting with Putin, the outcome of which may affect sanctions against the Russian Federation.