Trump says US envoy Witkoff to travel to Russia ‘next week’
Summary
President Donald Trump stated that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will visit Russia next week to continue discussions about the Ukraine war. Trump has also threatened severe tariffs on Russia if a ceasefire is not reached and mentioned deploying two nuclear submarines to the region. Additionally, Ukraine is set to get a Patriot missile system from the U.S., funded by European allies, while Ukraine and Russia are negotiating a prisoner exchange.Key Facts
- Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for President Trump, is scheduled to visit Russia next week for Ukraine war talks.
- Trump warned of severe tariffs on Russia if a ceasefire deal is not made soon.
- Trump mentioned that two nuclear submarines are positioned in the region; it is unclear if they are nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed.
- Ukraine expects a U.S.-made Patriot missile system, funded by Europe's allies.
- Ukraine continues to carry out drone attacks in Russia, recently causing fires at a railway station and oil refinery.
- Meetings between Ukrainian and Russian officials took place in Istanbul, resulting in a prisoner exchange agreement of 1,200 prisoners.
- Steve Witkoff has previously met multiple times with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Witkoff also acts as a special envoy in Middle East negotiations, recently visiting Israel.
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