Steve Witkoff
U. S. allies are alarmed by the framework being promoted by the Trump administration to end the war. Ukraine is being offered to cede Crimea and large swathes of territory to Russia.
Iran has offered the US to consider a temporary nuclear deal. On Saturday, the parties will hold the first round of "technical negotiations" in Oman.
The US will demand that Russia recognize Ukraine's right to its own army as part of a peace agreement. The US also seeks to regain control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and access to the Dnipro River.
The Biden administration is considering lifting sanctions against Nord Stream 2 and other Russian assets in Europe. This could be part of negotiations to end the war.
White House representative Steve Witkoff will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, April 25. The plane with the special representative flew to Russia from Paris.
Peskov said that the Russian Federation continues contacts with the United States regarding the settlement of the war, but will not discuss the details publicly. A meeting of US and Ukrainian envoys in London was canceled.
Negotiations between the US, Ukraine, and the EU to end the war in Ukraine have collapsed due to disagreements. Washington offered controversial concessions, causing concern.
Putin offered Trump to stop the invasion of Ukraine along the current front line. Russia also rejected some US proposals, including the military presence of NATO countries in Ukraine.
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.