'Optimism' from Zelensky raises hopes on Trump peace talks to end Putin's war in Ukraine But there were few other signs that an agreement was close to being reached between Russia, Ukraine and the US Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2025
Putin doesn’t want peace – and Trump’s baffling error has made it easy for him COMMENT: All hopes were on Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff’s trip to Moscow, but a breakthrough in peace talks was never going to happen with a man who has repeatedly taken Russia’s side, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025
The week Europe realised it stands alone against Russian expansionism Washington’s Putin-appeasing plan for peace in Ukraine has failed, but many heard death knell sounded for European reliance on US protection The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2025
Leak Shows Trump Aide Coaching Russians On How To Flatter Trump For Peace Deal A leaked transcript reveals that US envoy Steve Witkoff coached Russian officials on how to flatter Donald Trump to get approval for a controversial Ukraine peace plan, raising questions about the legitimacy of the diplomacy. International Business Times UK · Nov 26, 2025
Who leaked Witkoff’s call advising Kremlin on how to get Trump on side? Bloomberg publishes extraordinary transcripts of secret discussions, but their provenance remains unclear The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025
Trump backs Witkoff after leaked call appears to show envoy advised Putin aide on Ukraine peace plan The US president reacted to the leaked transcript aboard Air Force One on Tuesday, stating that Witkoff "got to sell" the deal to both Russia and Ukraine, adding, "That's what a dealmaker does." Euronews · Nov 26, 2025
Trump envoy Witkoff coached Russian official on how to praise US president, leaked call reveals Steve Witkoff is facing calls to be sacked after a transcript of a call discussing the Ukraine peace plan with Vladimir Putin’s senior aide was released The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025
Trump says he's sending his envoys to meet Putin and Ukrainian officials after 'fine-tuning' plan Trump says his plan to bring an end to the war in Ukraine has been reviewed after US mediators held talks with both sides to address concerns. Trump noted that high-level officials, including Steve Witkoff, will hold further discussions with Ukrainian and Russian officials as early as next week. Euronews · Nov 26, 2025
A look at Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian envoy who helped craft the new Ukraine peace proposal Kirill Dmitriev has emerged as a key player in drafting a new proposal to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025
Any peace deal in Ukraine must be just and fair – the plan proposed by the US and Russia was neither Details of a new peace plan for Ukraine are emerging after officials from the US, Ukraine and its European allies met in Geneva on November 23. They discussed the 28-point plan presented by Russia and the US the previous week, which has been widely criticised as requiring concessions from Kyiv… The Conversation · Nov 25, 2025
Trump’s ‘peace plan’ was a pro-Kremlin abomination whose failure is a glimmer of hope for Ukraine Following criticism, the president accused Ukraine of ingratitude but also added the plan was ‘not my final offer’. Which parts of it will survive?, says Rajan Menon of the City College of New York The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025
Who are the key players in peace talks between Washington, Ukraine and Russia? The historic discussions come after weeks of stalled talks as European leaders call for urgent action The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025
How Trump's 28-point plan for Ukraine shocked the world Zelensky listened on speaker phone as Witkoff and Kushner read, line by line, from a 28-point plan. Axios · Nov 24, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Europe and Kyiv seek changes to peace plan as US hails progress Marco Rubio said Sunday’s talks were “probably best meeting and day we've had so far” The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025 Kirill Dmitriev: The blacklisted Kremlin official behind Trump’s ‘pro-Russia’ peace plan for Ukraine Born in Soviet-era Kyiv, Kirill Dmitriev is a key ally of Vladimir Putin and has been involved behind-the-scenes with the US plan for Ukraine
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025 As Trump bends to Putin’s will again on Ukraine, it is time for Europe to go it alone COMMENT: A new deal cooked up by the Trump administration will benefit only Moscow and Washington. Sam Kiley, world affairs editor, says it is time for Europe and other allies to establish military and intelligence independence from the US
Benzinga · Nov 22, 2025 Trump's Proposed Ukraine Peace Plan Draws Support From Moscow, Skepticism Across Europe And US President Donald Trump‘s peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, which began in 2022, has drawn reactions from across Europe and U.S.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025 US plan for Ukraine needs ‘additional work’, say Kyiv’s allies at G20 summit – as it happened The leaders of key European countries, as well as Canada and Japan, issue a joint statement on proposal for end of Russia-Ukraine war
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says Ukraine plan not ‘final offer’ as senators brand it a Russian ‘wish list’ Lawmakers claim Trump’s draft mirrors Kremlin priorities
Benzinga · Nov 21, 2025 Escalating Geopolitical Tensions Place Direxion's DFEN ETF In The Market's Hot Seat On the surface, recent news that the Trump administration has been collaborating with Russia to devise a new peace plan for Ukraine potentially offers hope. Steve Witkoff, serving as Trump’s envoy, is spearheading the drafting of the agreement and has held extensive talks with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, according to…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025 Kirill Dmitriev: ‘ruthlessly ambitious’ Kremlin figure behind Ukraine plan Harvard-educated head of Russia’s wealth fund has risen to key role despite having little diplomatic experience
Axios · Nov 20, 2025 Trump's full 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan The full plan was obtained by Axios and verified by Ukrainian and U.S. officials.
Euronews · Nov 20, 2025 Ukraine's president receives draft peace plan from US, his office in Kyiv confirms Zelenskyy did not reveal the content of the proposal, which reportedly repeats Moscow's long-standing demands and would push Kyiv to make concessions.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025 Zelenskyy to negotiate with Trump over US-Russia peace deal requiring painful concessions Ukrainian president’s office issues statement after other officials condemn ‘absurd’ plan to end conflict
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025 First Thing: US and Russian officials draft plan to end Ukraine war based on capitulation from Kyiv The plan, which is likely to be viewed as ‘surrender’ by Kyiv, is facing pushback from the EU. Plus, Trump signs bill to compel release of more Epstein documents