Trump says he may “take a pass” within days on his futile efforts to freeze Russo-Ukrainian war
Meanwhile, US State Secretary Rubio said the US is nearing a decision on ending its role in Ukraine talks, declaring, “It’s not our war.”
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The Economist: Trump’s aides “fed up” with Europe’s efforts to strengthen Ukraine
Trump’s attempt to secure a ceasefire within 100 days is faltering, with Russia ignoring US proposals, stepping up attacks, and Trump shifting blame to Ukraine.
US to hold talks on Ukraine with Kyiv’s European allies
Trump's Witkoff and Rubio are meeting European officials in Paris reportedly to discuss Russia-Ukraine war resolution strategies on 17 April.
Rubio and Witkoff to meet French leaders for talks on Ukraine peace efforts
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Paris this week for high-stakes talks on Ukraine, Iran and trade issues with French leadership.
WSJ: Trump’s advisors torn between Russia’s intentions and US approach to it
Trump currently sides with an advisor who claims Russia is "open to peace," while other advisors point to recent Russian missile attacks on civilians and unwavering demands to control four Ukrainian oblasts.
Trump’s envoy Witkoff meets with Putin, advocates giving Russia four Ukrainian regions
Meanwhile, Ukraine's European allies pledge massive military support to Ukraine amid continued fighting.
Putin envoy Dmitriev, Trump envoy Witkoff met in Washington
The Trump administration has granted a special travel license to a sanctioned Russian official as part of its push for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Witkoff denies using casual Signal war chat when in Moscow
Trump's peace envoy allegedly had no access to the scandalous war chat
“They were at gunpoint”: EU comments on Witkoff’s statement on Russian “referendums”
European Commission spokesperson said that Russian-organized votes in occupied Ukrainian territories were conducted "at gunpoint" and completely falsified.
“He’s a great guy,” Vance stood up for Witkoff after provocative statements
Witkoff claimed Russian-occupied territories in Ukraine "expressed desire to be under Russian control" in Tucker Carlson interview
ISW: Trump’s Witkoff amplifies Russian claims about Ukraine
The envoy uncritically echoes Russian claims regarding Ukraine, repeating discredited narratives while overlooking historical context and legal facts.
Trump’s Witkoff dismisses Starmer’s Ukraine ceasefire support plan
The envoy called Starmer's plan simplistic, praised Putin as "super smart" and "not a bad guy," and repeated Russian propaganda on Ukraine.
Trump’s Witkoff to meet Putin in Moscow this week, media report
The visit will take place amid Trump's broader push to force Ukraine into concessions to Russia, allegedly to end Russia’s war.
US special envoy: We’re close to peace deal on Russo-Ukrainian War, concessions must be made
The US envoy also noted that Russia's war against Ukraine ''was provoked'' due to talks of Ukraine joining NATO.
