President Trump ordered senior American negotiators to conduct fresh meetings in Russia and Ukraine while establishing clear conditions for his personal involvement in peace discussions. The president stated he would meet Putin and Zelensky only when negotiations approach a final agreement.
Trump’s social media announcement detailed recent progress on refining a peace framework initially drafted by the United States. According to the president, only a few remaining points of disagreement separate the parties after tremendous advancement over the past week.
The assignment of Steve Witkoff to Moscow and Dan Driscoll to Ukrainian officials represents continued high-level American diplomatic engagement. Administration officials express confidence in the negotiating process despite persistent international skepticism about achieving a mutually acceptable outcome.
The original 28-point proposal drew sharp criticism from Kyiv and European capitals, particularly provisions regarding NATO membership and territorial concessions. Subsequent rounds of discussion have produced a revised 19-point framework, though fundamental issues remain contentious.
Ukrainian President Zelensky maintained a measured public response, thanking Trump for his efforts while clarifying that no final agreement exists. Ukrainian officials emphasized that resolving territorial questions would require direct discussions between Zelensky and Trump, signaling their view of presidential engagement as essential.