Special Envoy Witkoff Reveals a New Phase in Ukraine-Russia Negotiations

President Trump’s special envoy Witkov has spoken to Fox News, revealing that delegations from Ukraine and Russia are scheduled to enter serious negotiations within the next three weeks. This move is not just a bilateral dialogue but has the potential to lead to higher-level political decisions.

Serious negotiations expected to begin within three weeks

Special Envoy Witkov stated that through ongoing coordination, the schedules for the Ukrainian and Russian delegations to engage in substantive negotiations are being finalized. It is believed that multiple proposals presented by Witkov himself and Advisor Kushner will play a key role in bringing the two sides’ positions closer. Underlying this is the U.S. government’s strong desire to break the current deadlock.

Witkov mediates to realize a summit between Zelensky and Putin

If negotiations at the delegation level succeed, it could pave the way for direct talks between the leaders of both countries. Witkov indicated that he envisions hosting a summit between President Zelensky and President Putin and aims to facilitate high-level dialogue. The success of this negotiation process raises the possibility of a face-to-face meeting between national leaders becoming a reality.

Conditions for President Trump’s participation

An additional point of interest is the potential for this summit to develop into a trilateral meeting including President Trump. Witkov emphasized that whether Trump participates depends on whether the negotiations produce satisfactory results. In other words, Trump is taking a cautious stance, only engaging if he is assured of achieving the best possible outcome.

Meanwhile, it has been revealed that President Zelensky has proposed that the next peace talks be held within the next ten days in Geneva. The outcome of the negotiations seems likely to be influenced by the complex interests of various countries.