The American president ordered new talks in Russia and Ukraine while maintaining conditional terms for his direct participation in peace negotiations. Trump announced he would meet with Putin and Zelensky personally only when discussions produce a nearly finalized agreement.
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff received authorization for Moscow discussions with President Putin, while Army Secretary Dan Driscoll shifted to engagement with Ukrainian officials. The coordinated missions reflect administration strategy to pursue simultaneous negotiations.
Trump claimed tremendous advancement on a peace framework that has undergone substantial revision. According to the president, remaining points of disagreement have narrowed significantly over recent days.
The original American proposal generated intense backlash from Kyiv and European capitals, requiring multiple rounds of modification. Subsequent negotiations have produced revisions that administration officials claim address many concerns raised.
Ukrainian officials have emphasized that territorial questions require direct Trump-Zelensky discussions to resolve. European leaders coordinated positions through a conference call that included Ukrainian President Zelensky and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.