Summary
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff stated that negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict have narrowed to a single issue. Witkoff, who is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, mentioned progress but did not specify the issue, with territorial division being a major challenge.
Key Facts
- Steve Witkoff is the U.S. Special Envoy involved in Russia-Ukraine peace talks.
- He mentioned that the negotiations are focusing on one main issue.
- Witkoff expressed optimism about the progress made in discussions.
- The specific issue was not revealed, but territory division is a significant hurdle.
- Russia wants Ukraine to give up the eastern Donbas region.
- Ukrainian forces currently control important areas in Donbas.
- A Ukrainian constitutional condition requires a referendum to cede land, which cannot happen during war.
- Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to continue discussions.
