US Envoy Notes Progress in Settling Ukraine Crisis
Steve Witkoff, the US special presidential envoy for peace missions, acknowledged that while the Ukraine conflict remains difficult to resolve, some progress is being made.
"I sense that there's some break, there's some progress today, but I think it's a tough conflict," Witkoff said at a business forum in Miami, Florida.
He emphasized the ongoing need to establish security protocols for Ukraine and highlighted the significant discussions required among technical teams to prepare for a high-level meeting.
On October 16, following a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump announced an agreement to meet soon in Budapest.
Subsequently, on October 20, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call exploring steps to implement the agreements reached in the Trump-Putin discussion. However, the planned meeting was later postponed indefinitely.
Summary
Although the Ukraine conflict remains challenging, ongoing talks show signs of progress, with focus on security protocols and diplomatic engagements continuing.
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