Trump Announces Envoy to Meet Putin amid Peace Treaty Claims
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. President Donald Trump stated Tuesday that his envoy, Steve witkoff, is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week, as the Trump governance signals optimism regarding a potential resolution to the ongoing conflict. This announcement follows Trump’s earlier claim that a peace treaty is ”just around the corner.”
The planned meeting between Witkoff and Putin represents a direct diplomatic effort as the administration pursues a path toward ending the war.Trump also revealed that Deputy Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll will engage with Ukrainian representatives to finalize details related to a prospective agreement. While details surrounding the Witkoff-Putin meeting remain undisclosed,the moves suggest a concentrated push for de-escalation and a negotiated settlement.
Trump initially made the announcement regarding the impending peace treaty and the meetings during a public appearance on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. He did not elaborate on the specifics of the potential treaty or the agenda for the meetings. A photograph accompanying reports of the announcement depicts Witkoff and Putin during a prior meeting in Moscow in August 2024.