US Envoy Witkoff Plans Ukraine Security Talks New York

President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is scheduled to meet with a Ukrainian delegation in New York this week, signaling ongoing efforts by the U.S. to support Ukraine amid the conflict with Russia. The delegation includes key Ukrainian figures such as President Zelenskiy's Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak and Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov. Witkoff emphasized that while talks with Ukraine are advancing, the U.S. maintains daily communication with Russia, highlighting the complexity of the conflict. He noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin has shown willingness to engage, referencing Trump's recent meeting with Putin in Alaska and suggesting that Trump's direct involvement will be crucial to finalizing any peace agreement. Trump has expressed intentions to facilitate meetings between Zelenskiy and Putin, potentially including trilateral talks with himself, and has warned Russia of major consequences if peace negotiations fail. The U.S. also aims to resolve other conflicts by the end of 2025, including those involving Israel, Hamas, and Iran.