Presidential envoy heads to Moscow as crucial talks loom
Presidential envoy Steve Witkoff will soon travel to Russia for further talks with Vladimir Putin, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt confirmed on Tuesday.
What do you need to know?
- When will the visit take place? Presidential envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Russia this week to continue talks with Vladimir Putin.
- Why are the talks important? President Trump hopes that the negotiations will move in the "right direction," which could affect international relations.
- Who else is participating in the talks? In London, diplomats from the USA, Ukraine, France, and the United Kingdom will hold talks about the war, which are a continuation of meetings in Paris.
What are the White House's expectations?
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Steve Witkoff is scheduled to travel to Moscow soon to continue discussions with Vladimir Putin. She mentioned having just been in the Oval Office with President Trump and Ambassador Witkoff, noting that both wanted to convey that negotiations are progressing. Leavitt expressed optimism about the talks moving in a positive direction, adding that President Trump expects the discussions to lead to the desired outcomes.
What will happen in London?
In London, diplomats from the USA, Ukraine, France, and the United Kingdom will discuss the war. These meetings are a continuation of Thursday's talks in Paris. Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that the United States is ready to walk away from the negotiations if no progress is made in the coming days. "If it is not possible to end the war in Ukraine, we need to move on," said Rubio. In London, the USA will be represented by special envoy for Ukraine, Gen. Keith Kellogg.
