US Envoy Notes Progress in Settling Ukraine Crisis
Steve Witkoff, the US special presidential envoy for peace missions, acknowledged ongoing progress in resolving the Ukraine conflict, while emphasizing the challenges ahead.
Current Status of the Conflict
Speaking at a business forum in Miami, Florida, Witkoff said,
"I sense that there's some break, there's some progress today, but I think it's a tough conflict."
He pointed out the extensive work required on security protocols, noting that:
"There's a lot of discussion that technical teams have to have in order to hold a high-level meeting."
Diplomatic Developments
- On October 16, President Donald Trump mentioned after a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin that they had agreed to meet soon in Budapest.
- On October 20, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call discussing steps to implement the understandings from the Trump-Putin talks.
- The planned meeting was later postponed indefinitely.
Despite these diplomatic efforts, securing a comprehensive resolution remains a complex task demanding detailed negotiations and protocol agreements.
Summary
The US envoy highlights cautious but real progress in the Ukraine crisis settlement, while underscoring the significant work needed on security arrangements and diplomacy.