US Envoy Reports Progress in Ukraine Crisis Settlement
Steve Witkoff, the US special presidential envoy for peace missions, acknowledged that while the Ukraine conflict remains difficult, some progress is being made toward its resolution.
"I sense that there's some break, there's some progress today, but I think it's a tough conflict," Witkoff said at a business forum in Miami, Florida.
He stressed the need for further work on security protocols for Ukraine, highlighting ongoing technical discussions required before a high-level meeting can take place.
"I think, we have a lot of work to do with regard to security protocols for Ukraine," Witkoff noted. "There's a lot of discussion that technical teams have to have."
Diplomatic Developments in October
- On October 16, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a phone call to hold a meeting in Budapest soon.
- On October 20, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed steps to implement the understandings reached between the two presidents.
- Following these talks, the planned meeting was postponed indefinitely.
Despite delays, these exchanges indicate active diplomatic efforts to address the ongoing conflict.
Summary: US envoy Steve Witkoff acknowledges challenges in resolving the Ukraine conflict but confirms progress and ongoing diplomatic and technical efforts toward security arrangements.