The Latest Breaking News from Steve Witkoff

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Macron warned Trump could ‘betray Ukraine’ in leaked call with European leaders

European leaders criticised Washington’s approach to peace talks in leaked transcript of call

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Trump says Witkoff and Kushner had "a very good" meeting with Putin

Trump said their impression was that Putin wants "to see the war ended," but it wasn't clear what progress had been made in the talks.

Axios · Dec 3, 2025

The Ukraine peace deal has stumbled yet again over an inevitable obstacle: Putin

Russian leader’s rejection of latest peace proposal was predictable and shows the Kremlin continues to hold the trump card

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025

Lasting peace in Ukraine may hinge on independent monitors – yet Trump’s 28-point plan barely mentions them

Start-and-stop negotiations for a deal to end the war in Ukraine have been injected with new intensity after U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration unveiled a 28-point peace proposal.

The Conversation · Dec 3, 2025

US-Russia Talks End Without Breakthrough; Ukraine War Likely To Drag On

The U.S. delegation, led by envoy and former real-estate executive Steve Witkoff and joined by Jared Kushner, met with President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on Tuesday evening in a push to revive the stalemated negotiations.

International Business Times · Dec 3, 2025

Europe must up pressure on Russia, NATO ministers say after inconclusive Moscow talks

US-Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine ended with no breakthrough on Tuesday – but Vladimir Putin warned that he's ready for a war with Europe. The continent's NATO members say they want to increase pressure on the Kremlin, but they can't seem to agree how.

Euronews · Dec 3, 2025

'Aggressor' Vladimir Putin is dragging his feet over peace talks for Ukraine, says Keir Starmer at PMQs

‘Compromises have not yet been found,’ on peace discussions says Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy aide - but US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says ‘some progress’ was made

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025

Wednesday briefing: ​​Does the new ​U​S plan put ​Ukraine and ​Russia on the path to peace​?

In today’s newsletter: With US pressure mounting and Ukraine signalling cautious openness, Moscow continues to project military momentum

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025

Mike Pompeo Warns America's Standing On World Stage Will Be Impacted For Decades If Russia Gains Upper Hand In Ukraine Peace Talks

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned on Tuesday that the way Washington handles peace talks between Russia and Ukraine could shape U.S. power and alliances for decades, cautioning that a deal seen as a win for Moscow would badly damage American interests.

Benzinga · Dec 3, 2025

No breakthrough on Ukraine after Witkoff-Putin talks in Moscow

The talks between US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russia’s president Vladimir Putin did not result in progress, with Moscow showing no sign of willingness to put an end to its war against Ukraine.

Euronews · Dec 3, 2025