The United States’ special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has said he is in discussions with Ukraine on a framework for a peace agreement, with a view to ending hostilities with Russia. Witkoff stated this on Thursday while speaking with reporters at the White House,

U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said on Thursday he is in discussions with Ukraine for a peace agreement framework to end hostilities with Russia and that a meeting is planned next week with the Ukrainians in Saudi Arabia.

U.S. and Ukrainian officials are talking to set up a meeting next week in Saudi Arabia aimed at structuring the framework for a ceasefire with Russia and a peace agreement, President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff told reporters on Thursday.

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President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, confirmed that senior U.S. and Ukrainian officials are set to meet in Saudi Arabia next week to discuss efforts toward a ceasefire in the war with Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced he will work constructively with Donald Trump ahead of key peace talks in Saudi Arabia. Zelensky said Ukraine will work "constructively" with President Trump to reach a "fast" and "lasting" peace.