Peace Talk Progress Reported as Trump Maintains Summit Prerequisites

The American president sent top negotiators to Russia and Ukraine while establishing clear conditions for his direct participation in peace discussions. Trump announced he would engage Putin and Zelensky personally only when negotiations produce a nearly complete agreement.
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff received authorization for Moscow talks with President Putin, while Army Secretary Dan Driscoll shifted focus to Ukrainian representatives. The parallel diplomatic missions aim to address remaining disagreements in an evolving peace framework.
Trump characterized recent negotiations as productive, claiming tremendous advancement over the past week. According to the president, only a few points of disagreement remain, though these involve core issues at the heart of the conflict.
The original 28-point proposal generated fierce opposition from Ukraine and its European supporters, requiring multiple rounds of modification. Subsequent discussions have produced revisions that administration officials claim incorporate concerns from both conflicting parties.
Ukrainian President Zelensky maintained a cautious public stance, expressing appreciation for American efforts while avoiding confirmation of specific agreements. Ukrainian officials signaled that territorial issues require direct presidential discussions between Zelensky and Trump.