US President Donald Trump is intensifying his push to end the Russia-Ukraine war, boasting of “settling eight wars” and signaling renewed diplomatic momentum after his envoys’ five-hour talks with Vladimir Putin. But despite signs of progress, major obstacles over territory, security guarantees, and geopolitical mistrust continue to block a breakthrough.
The latest Ukraine peace talks between Vladimir Putin and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner reveal a stark divide in goals, strategy, and expectations. Despite signals from Donald Trump that Putin “wants to end the war,” Kremlin comments show no compromise on territory, NATO membership, or Ukraine’s conditions. Here are seven powerful revelations shaping the next phase of diplomacy.
Russia and the United States held nearly five hours of high-stakes talks in Moscow over a potential Ukraine peace deal, but Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov confirmed no compromise was reached on territorial control. The stalled negotiations highlight deep divisions as Putin warns Europe is “ready for war.”
High-stakes US-Ukraine talks led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrapped up in Florida after four hours of intense negotiation, with both sides calling the session productive but acknowledging major unresolved issues—including territory, security guarantees, and Russia’s demands. As Trump’s envoy heads to Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin, hopes rise for a “dignified” end to the war even as deadly Russian strikes continue.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the US-backed Ukraine peace plan could be a “basis” for negotiation—but only if Kyiv withdraws from all territories Moscow claims. As Washington pushes new proposals and European leaders voice alarm, the Kremlin doubles down on threats to seize more land by force.
US President Donald Trump says he will only meet Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy once a Ukraine peace deal is in its “final stages,” as US envoys head to Moscow and Kyiv to narrow the remaining points of contention. Momentum is building, but major geopolitical hurdles remain.
The Trump administration is secretly drafting a 28-point peace plan with Russia to end the Ukraine war, inspired by his Gaza deal. The plan includes proposals on peace, European security, and resetting U.S.-Russia ties, but major questions remain over territorial control and Kyiv’s stance.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner have joined crucial Gaza peace talks in Egypt as mediators push for a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hamas under Donald Trump’s 20-point plan.
Ukrainian President Zelensky and US President Trump held “productive” talks on a potential ceasefire with Russia, a $30B drone deal, and new sanctions, ahead of a key peace deadline.
Hamas denies U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff’s claim of willingness to disarm, reaffirms it will not lay down arms until a sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital is established. Humanitarian crisis and hostage tensions escalate in Gaza.