According to the Wall Street Journal, Russian President Vladimir Putin has told U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Witkov that he will agree to a comprehensive ceasefire if Ukraine agrees to withdraw its troops from the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine.
Mr. Trump plans to take his first shot at Russia by sanctioning the "shadow fleet" to force Mr. Putin to agree to a ceasefire, a move that past experience has shown to be effective. Special envoy Vitkov is in Moscow for talks that will determine the severity of sanctions. Click to view...
Trump envoy Witkov met with Netanyahu on Thursday to discuss the next steps to resolve the situation in Gaza, where Israel is understood to be considering extreme plans. Click to view...
Senior White House officials said US President Donald Trump brokered a ceasefire in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday afternoon, with Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Rubio and Middle East envoy Yves Witkov holding direct and indirect talks with the Iranians aimed at brokering a ceasefire.
President Trump: is seeking a more positive solution than a ceasefire, and may send Vice President Vance and Witkov to negotiate with Iran.
Iranian state media: Iranian Foreign Minister Arachi and U.S. Middle East Special Envoy Witkov will host U.S.-Iran talks in Oman.
U.S. Middle East envoy Witkov: Discussions with Russia on the Ukraine conflict will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday.