The White House pressed forward with Ukraine peace negotiations while President Trump maintained prerequisites for his personal involvement. Trump announced he would meet with Putin and Zelensky only when discussions yield a near-final agreement.
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff received orders to travel to Moscow for talks with Putin, while Army Secretary Dan Driscoll transitioned to meetings with Ukrainian officials. The parallel efforts aim to address remaining disagreements.
Trump claimed significant progress on refining proposals initially drafted by the United States. According to the president, only a few points of disagreement remain, though these involve core issues.
The original 28-point plan drew sharp criticism from Kyiv and European capitals, generating opposition that required substantial revisions. Multiple negotiating rounds have produced modifications that officials claim address concerns.
Despite White House confidence, persistent international doubt questions whether negotiations will produce a lasting settlement. Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasized ongoing communication with the American side while avoiding confirmation of agreements.