US Negotiators Prepare for Peace Talks with Russia and Ukraine

Diplomatic Efforts for Peace

• 🇺🇸 President Trump is initiating peace talks, aiming for a deal by Thanksgiving, with key negotiators preparing to meet with Russian and Ukrainian leaders.
• 🤝 Special envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week.
• 🇺🇦 U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll will meet with a Ukrainian team this week, having previously met with them in Geneva and the Russians in Abu Dhabi.

White House Response to Leaked Call

• 🗣️ The White House addressed a leaked phone call where Witkoff reportedly coached Russia on how to present the Ukraine deal.
• ✅ President Trump defended Witkoff's actions, stating, "That's how you make a deal," emphasizing the need to negotiate with both sides.
• 🇷🇺 A Kremlin aide called the leaked conversation "unacceptable," while a Ukrainian parliament member expressed concern over Witkoff's past statements and actions.

Shifting Deadline for Peace Deal

• 🗓️ President Trump's initial Thanksgiving deadline for the peace deal appears to be flexible, with the President stating the deadline is "when it's over."