US Envoy Notes Progress in Settling Ukraine Crisis
Steve Witkoff highlighted ongoing efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, acknowledging both progress and challenges ahead.
Current Status of the Ukraine Conflict
Speaking at a business forum in Miami, Florida, Witkoff described the situation as difficult but showing signs of advancement. He stated,
“I sense that there's some break, there's some progress today, but I think it's a tough conflict.”
Security Protocols and Discussions
The US special presidential envoy emphasized that significant work remains regarding security arrangements for Ukraine. He noted ongoing technical discussions as essential to preparing for a high-level meeting:
“I think, we have a lot of work to do with regard to security protocols for Ukraine,”
“there's a lot of discussion that technical teams have to have.”
Diplomatic Developments
- On October 16, US President Donald Trump announced a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest following a phone conversation.
- On October 20, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed steps to implement the agreements from the Putin-Trump talks during a phone call.
- The proposed meeting was later postponed indefinitely.
Summary: Despite difficulties, progress has been made in the Ukraine crisis, with ongoing security talks and diplomatic efforts continuing amid postponed meetings.