Path to peace in Ukraine unclear, says Trump, as US envoys prepare to meet Kyiv official

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Guardian staff and agenciesDecember 4, 2025 at 02:15 AM

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Donald Trump stated that the path to peace in Ukraine remains unclear despite recent talks between US envoys and Vladimir Putin in Moscow. US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to meet with Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov in Florida. While Putin has accepted some US proposals, a major obstacle remains the status of four partially occupied Ukrainian regions, with Russia seeking territorial concessions. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ruled out ceding territory, and Ukraine's foreign minister urged Putin to cease wasting time. These negotiations occur as Ukraine faces setbacks on the eastern front and deals with a major corruption scandal.

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Andrii Sybiha 40% Steve Witkoff 40% Rustem Umerov 40% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×250% Jared Kushner 50% Vladimir Putin ×370% Russia ×580% Donald Trump ×480% Ukraine ×690%

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