Envoy Witkoff heads to Moscow as global diplomatic talks heat up
Presidential envoy Steve Witkoff will soon travel to Russia for further talks with Vladimir Putin, the White House spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, confirmed on Tuesday.
What do you need to know?
- When will the visit take place? Presidential envoy Steve Witkoff is set to travel to Russia this week to continue discussions with Vladimir Putin.
- Why are the talks important? President Trump hopes that negotiations will progress in a "right direction," potentially impacting international relations.
- Who else is participating in the talks? In London, diplomats from the USA, Ukraine, France, and the United Kingdom are scheduled to hold talks regarding the war, continuing the discussions from 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 engage in discussions about the ongoing war. These meetings are a continuation of Thursday’s discussions in Paris. The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, mentioned that the United States is prepared to withdraw from the negotiations if there is no progress in the coming days. "If it is not possible to end the war in Ukraine, we need to move on," Rubio stated. In London, the USA will be represented by the special envoy for Ukraine, Gen. Keith Kellogg.
