Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy to US President Donald Trump, announced that Trump might meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin this week. Witkoff expressed hope for real progress in ending the Russia-Ukraine war.

Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy to US President Donald Trump, made statements regarding the current situation in the Ukraine war.

According to Reuters, Witkoff mentioned that he is expecting a conversation between Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin this week.

“HOPING TO SEE PROGRESS”

Witkoff stated that this week, the US negotiation team will hold talks with the Ukraine and Russian sides, expressing hope for real progress in ending the Russia-Ukraine war.

Emphasizing Putin’s acceptance of Trump’s philosophy, the US official highlighted Trump’s insistence on ending the war.