Envoys Meet Putin; No Territorial Breakthrough Yet
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Washington. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss a U.S.-backed Ukraine peace proposal. Advisers and negotiators reviewed options but reported no territorial compromise, with the Kremlin saying parts of the plan were unacceptable and U.S. officials preparing follow-up talks with Ukrainian negotiators in Miami. President Trump said delegates' impression was that Putin "would like to end the war," while Kremlin advisers said disputes remained. NATO membership and Ukraine’s military autonomy remain core sticking points. The diplomatic effort continues amid caution from European allies. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline
- 1. February 2022: Russia launches major invasion of Ukraine.
- 2. Mid–2025: U.S. drafts a peace proposal, which draws scrutiny and amendments by European leaders and Ukraine.
- 3. Weekend before December 3–4, 2025: U.S. officials and Ukrainian representatives hold talks in Florida.
- 4. December 3–4, 2025: Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner hold hours-long Kremlin meetings with Putin; no territorial resolution reported.
- 5. Early December 2025: U.S. envoys plan follow-up meetings with Ukrainian negotiators in Miami to continue discussions.
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