US envoys propose more viable plan to end Ukraine war
US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff left Kyiv by train after talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, presenting new proposals described by the Ukrainian presidency as "more viable" than previous rounds. Zelensky expressed fear the war could continue into next winter due to Putin's refusal to negotiate directly, and insisted that territorial issues can only be resolved at the level of heads of state. Witkoff stressed that both sides must make concessions to reach a diplomatic solution.
Why it matters: This relates to the theme of geopolitical mediation and conflict resolution, as the US attempts to broker a diplomatic end to the Ukraine war face persistent obstacles over territorial disputes.