Feb 18 β€’ 05:28 UTC πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Norway Aftenposten

Trump envoy: – Meaningful progress in Ukraine talks

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff reports meaningful progress in the ongoing talks between Russia and Ukraine aimed at ending the war.

In Geneva, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced that the discussions between Russia and Ukraine have shown meaningful progress. These talks, organized under U.S. leadership, are a crucial step towards ending the ongoing war in Ukraine and are set to continue in the coming days. Witkoff emphasized that President Donald Trump's ability to bring both parties to the negotiating table has been instrumental in moving these discussions forward.

Witkoff expressed pride in working under Trump's leadership, highlighting the importance of halting the violence that has plagued the region since the onset of the conflict. His comments underline a collaborative effort by involved parties to maintain communication with their respective leadership while pursuing a potential agreement. He also acknowledged Switzerland for hosting these critical discussions.

As the war reaches the four-year mark since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the timing of these renewed talks is significant. Progress in negotiations could potentially pave the way for a ceasefire and peace agreement, thereby reducing the humanitarian crisis that has affected countless individuals in the areas impacted by the conflict. The outcome of these negotiations will be watched closely, as they carry implications not only for Ukraine and Russia but for global diplomatic efforts as well.

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