Steve Witkoff

Zelensky says US envoy expected in Kyiv this week for talks on ending Russia war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that American envoys are expected in Kyiv in the coming days for talks on how to end Russia's war.

Nuclear Energy Talks in Rome End Without Major Progress

Representatives for Iran and the USA met in Rome for a fifth round of nuclear energy talks. The meeting lasted barely three hours, without greater progress.

Israel Begins Major Ground Offensive in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Talks

Israel's military has launched a "comprehensive" ground offensive in Gaza, where the latest 24-hour attacks are reported to have claimed over 140 fatalities. Conflicting reports are coming simultaneously from the negotiations in Doha on a ceasefire.

Conflict Researcher: Tactical Moves Ahead of Russia-Ukraine Talks

Into the final preparations for talks between Russia and Ukraine are surrounded by tactical play, says conflict researcher Peter Wallensteen: No one wants to be left holding the bag and be the one who says no.

Israel Sends Delegation to Qatar for New Hostage Negotiations

Israel is sending a delegation to Doha in Qatar on Tuesday. The purpose is to negotiate the release of additional hostages after Hamas consented to release the Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander.

Hamas to Release Israeli-American Hostage Edan Alexander

Hamas claims that the Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander will be released. According to Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya, the terrorist-designated group is now ready for "intensive negotiations" to achieve a lasting ceasefire in Gaza. Hopefully, this is the first of the last steps required to end this brutal conflict", says US President Donald Trump.

USA and Iran Resume Nuclear Energy Talks in Oman

Representatives for the USA and Iran will hold a new round of talks about the Iranian nuclear energy program in Oman, confirms the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Trump Questions Putin's Commitment to Peace Talks

Russia is ready to hold peace talks with Ukraine "without preconditions", the Kremlin reports on Saturday. But from an American perspective, one doubts the intentions. On social media, USA's President Donald Trump changes his tone towards Russia's Vladimir Putin and asks himself if he really wants peace.

Putin and US Envoy Witkoff Discuss Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and the US envoy Steve Witkoff have discussed the possibility of direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. At the same time, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says that Moscow wants to "fine-tune" the US's proposal for an agreement.

NATO Chief Rutte: Russia Must Act on Ceasefire Talks

Putin Proposes Frontline Freeze to US in Ukraine Talks

Russia's president Vladimir Putin has offered the USA to freeze the current frontline in Ukraine, according to several sources to Financial Times.

Russia Stresses Patience in Peace Talks as US Pushes for Quick Resolution

Russia does not think it's urgent to move forward in the talks about peace with Ukraine, in a situation where mediating USA wants to see things happen as quickly as possible. At the same time, it is announced that USA's envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to arrive in Moscow later this week.

USA and Iran Set for New Nuclear Talks in Oman Next Saturday

Iran and the USA have once again held indirect talks about the Iranian nuclear energy program. After the meetings held in Rome on Easter Eve, news came about new talks next Saturday – this time in Oman.

Ukraine Talks to Continue in London Next Week Following Paris Meeting

Talks in Paris about Ukraine's future resulted in a decision on a new meeting in London next week. After the meeting, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that the USA had informed them about the content of the talks – which was confirmed by the American Foreign Ministry.

IAEA Warns Time is Running Out for Iran-US Nuclear Agreement

Rafael Grossi, head of the UN's atomic energy agency IAEA, says that Iran and the USA are running out of time to secure an agreement on the nuclear energy issue. The next round of talks between the two countries will be held on Saturday.

Macron Hosts Key Talks in Paris on Ukraine's Future with Global Leaders

France's President Emmanuel Macron emphasizes the importance of the talks about Ukraine's future that are taking place in Paris. A Ukrainian delegation is meeting there with representatives from the USA and Europe.

Macron and Rubio to Discuss Ukraine Conflict Resolution in Paris

The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on his way to Paris for talks on "ending the Ukraine war", his office announced. On Thursday, the US delegation will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Iran Firm on Uranium Enrichment as Talks with US Continue

Iran is not ready to negotiate about the country's enrichment of uranium. This is stated by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in light of the talks initiated with representatives of the USA. The next round of talks will be held in Italy on Saturday.

Trump's Envoy Hints at Easing Nuclear Demands on Iran

The USA may not need to demand that Iran completely abandon its nuclear program. This is how the comments from President Trump's envoy are interpreted after the meeting in Oman last weekend. Iran's leader Ali Khamenei expresses himself positively about the talks, but views the USA pessimistically.

Trump's Envoy Reveals Putin's Peace Demands After Key Meeting

We got to what Putin demands to get a permanent peace. This says USA's envoy Steve Witkoff after last week's meeting with Russia's leader Vladimir Putin about, among other things, the Ukraine war.

Kremlin Claims Sumy Attack Targeted Military Meeting

The criticized and deadly attack on Ukrainian Sumy is said to have been directed at an army meeting, claims Russia's Defense Ministry. Moscow is attacking "only military targets", asserts Dmitrij Peskov, spokesperson for the Kremlin power center.

Trump Calls Sumy Attack a "Terrible Mistake"

A "terrible thing" and a "mistake". That's how the US President Donald Trump describes the attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday. At least 34 people were killed and over 100 injured.

Zelensky Urges Trump to Visit Ukraine and Witness War Impact

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, should visit Ukraine to better understand what the Russian President Vladimir Putin is exposing the country to, appeals the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj.

Over 30 Dead, Nearly 100 Injured in Russian Attack on Sumy

The death toll is rising after the Russian robot attack on Ukrainian Sumy. At least 32 have been killed and at least 99 are injured. Among the victims are several children. According to Ukrainian reports, so-called cluster munitions were used.