Steve Witkoff on Progress Towards a Peace Deal Between Russia and Ukraine

Progress on Peace Deal Negotiations

• 🇺🇸 U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff stated that there is progress towards a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
• 🤝 He indicated that Russia has made concessions, including legislatively agreeing not to seize more land past the administrative line and not to attack other European countries.
• 🗣️ Witkoff mentioned that Russia made other significant concessions on several regions, which are known to the Ukrainians, Europeans, and the U.S. administration.

Encouraging Signs and Future Steps

• 📈 The concessions indicate a moderation in Russia's thinking regarding a final peace deal, which is seen as encouraging.
• 🇪🇺 Following the summit, briefings were provided to Europeans and directly to President Zelenskyy, with general agreement that progress had been made.
• 🎯 The current administration feels that for the first time, they are on the path to a peace deal, observing more accommodation than in the past.
• ✅ The goal is to build on this progress to achieve a deal that allows for Ukraine's self-determination and protection of its sovereign borders.