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Trump
‘Yuri, Yuri, Here’s What I Would Do’: Witkoff Recorded Coaching Kremlin on Peace Plan
The US president’s envoy to Ukraine told Kremlin officials how to stroke Trump’s ego in order to get a sweetheart deal for Russia, according to Bloomberg. Witkoff and Kushner off to Moscow.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2025
US
EU Says Witkoff ‘Needs to See a Psychiatrist’ Over Frozen Russian Assets Plan
The proposal calls for using frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine after a ceasefire – with Washington taking 50% of the profits from the reconstruction projects.
Nov. 22, 2025
Ukraine
Media Suggests US Strong‑Arming Kyiv Into Peace Deal by Thanksgiving via Arms, Intel Cuts
While Washington has tried to push Kyiv into conceding via similar attempts, Reuters’s sources said the pressure has been unprecedented in the current attempt.
Nov. 21, 2025
Zelensky
Trump Peace Plan Offers NATO-Style Security Guarantee for Ukraine – But at a High Price
The framework says Washington and key European allies would treat any “significant, deliberate and sustained” Russian attack on Ukraine as a threat to the entire transatlantic community.
Nov. 21, 2025
Russia
Witkoff Deleted Tweet Fuels Scramble as West Rejects Alleged Trump Ukraine Plan as ‘Kremlin Fantasy’
A deleted tweet from Trump envoy Witkoff has intensified backlash over a reported Ukraine peace plan that Western officials call a “Kremlin fantasy” and a familiar Dmitriev-driven ploy.
Nov. 20, 2025
Russia
US Tells Zelensky Ukraine ‘Must’ Accept Peace Plan, Reuters Reports
Two unnamed sources quoted by Reuters say the plan would see Ukraine relinquish territory and weapons; FT cites sources saying armed forces must be halved, Russian language officially recognized.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Heads to Turkey to Launch New Diplomatic Drive; Trump’s Envoy to Join
Zelensky will hold key talks in Turkey on Nov. 19, where Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to join negotiations as Ukraine pushes new proposals and prioritizes prisoner returns.
Nov. 18, 2025
War in Ukraine
Trump Says Witkoff ‘Had No Idea About Russia,’ ‘Wasn’t Too Interested’ Before Starting Peace Negotiations
The US president told a bizarre anecdote about a five-hour meeting between Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin as he lavished praise on the efforts of his special envoy.
Oct. 13, 2025
Zelensky
Trump Envoy Witkoff to Meet Zelensky in Paris as Allies Discuss Ukraine
The meeting, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, is also expected to include a call between European leaders and Trump to discuss Washington’s role in backing Ukraine.
Sept. 4, 2025
War in Ukraine
Zelensky: Russia Cannot Occupy Ukraine, But Borders Can’t Be Restored by Force
Speaking before talks with US officials, President Zelensky outlined Ukraine’s three-tier security strategy, emphasizing diplomacy, sanctions, and international support.
Aug. 29, 2025
Putin
‘White House Really Wanted to Put Out a Headline’ – Russia, US Quietly Talk Energy Deals During Ukraine Peace Push
The discussions centered on ExxonMobil’s potential return to the Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project in Russia’s Far East and the sale of American equipment for Russian liquefied natural gas ventures.
Aug. 26, 2025
US
Witkoff: Putin Agrees to NATO-Style Security Guarantees for Ukraine, Makes Concessions on 5 Regions
US envoy says Putin accepted protections similar to NATO’s Article 5 for Ukraine and eased demands on five regions, marking a “major breakthrough” in Alaska talks with Trump.
Aug. 17, 2025
Putin
Info Vacuum on Putin-Witkoff Meeting Filled by Details of US Envoy’s Breakfast
Russian media filled the gap caused by the news blackout following Wednesday’s meeting with details of what Steve Witkoff had for breakfast: “La Grande Cheburek” – a Crimean specialty.
Aug. 8, 2025
Ukraine
‘Very Good Prospect’ – Trump Plans Back-to-Back Putin and Zelensky Summits
Trump may meet Putin as soon as next week, then host a three-way summit with Zelensky – excluding Europe. The US says Trump is open to talks and “the war must end.”
Updated: Aug. 7, 2025
Ukraine
‘The War Must End’ – Zelensky Talks to Trump, Confirms US Position After Witkoff-Putin Meeting
Zelensky spoke with Trump after Witkoff’s Moscow talks, saying “the war must end” as Trump imposed new tariffs on India ahead of his Aug. 8 peace deadline.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2025
Putin
Trump Hails ‘Great Progress’ in Witkoff-Putin Meeting
Trump says envoy Steve Witkoff had a “highly productive” meeting with Putin, claiming “great progress,” though he offered no details on the topics covered.
Aug. 6, 2025