President Trump deployed senior American officials to Moscow and Kyiv while maintaining conditional terms for his personal involvement in peace talks. Trump stated he would meet Russian and Ukrainian leaders directly only when discussions approach a finalized agreement.
The administration’s confidence in recent progress contrasts with persistent international skepticism about achieving a settlement both sides will accept. Trump claimed substantial advancement on a peace framework that has undergone multiple revisions.
Steve Witkoff’s mission to Moscow and Dan Driscoll’s engagement with Ukrainian officials reflect the administration’s coordinated diplomatic approach. White House officials emphasize that remaining disagreements have narrowed over recent days.
The contentious 28-point proposal initially drafted by American negotiators generated intense backlash. Subsequent negotiating rounds in Geneva and Abu Dhabi have produced a revised framework, though fundamental challenges remain.
Ukrainian President Zelensky responded to developments by expressing gratitude for American efforts while carefully avoiding confirmation of any agreements. European leaders conducted a coordination call that included Zelensky and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to maintain allied unity.
Trump Orders Continued Negotiations While Setting Final-Agreement Condition
