A U.S. special envoy has reported "substantive progress" following recent diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, after meeting with representatives from both sides. Negotiators traveled to Moscow and Kyiv to encourage further discussions, with both parties agreeing to a temporary ceasefire to allow for talks. The move signals a rare pause in hostilities as mediators work toward a potential resolution. Details on the outcomes of these meetings and the broader implications for the war remain under review.
Special envoy Steve Witkoff touted “substantive progress” in the wake of U.S. talks on the Russia-Ukraine war with both sides. “United States negotiators visited both Moscow and Kyiv in order to facilitate additional dialogue to end the Russia-Ukraine War. Ahead of the trip, the Russians and Ukrainians agreed to a three-day no-shoot policy to enable...