President Donald Trump has enlisted real‑estate magnate Steve Witkoff and former White House adviser Jared Kushner to spearhead a diplomatic push aimed at ending the Russia‑Ukraine conflict. The trio has reportedly been shuttling between Kyiv, Moscow and Washington, proposing a series of back‑channel negotiations that would involve security guarantees for Ukraine and economic concessions for Russia. Despite high‑level contacts and a flurry of unofficial talks, progress has stalled as Kyiv remains skeptical of any deal that might compromise its sovereignty, while Moscow demands the removal of sanctions and a formal acknowledgment of its “security interests.” The impasse highlights the challenges of a rapid, Trump‑led peace initiative that must balance the expectations of the warring parties, the concerns of NATO allies and the political calculations of the incoming administration.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have led President Donald Trump's efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war - but talks have stalled.
