US envoy notes progress in settling Ukraine crisis
Steve Witkoff highlighted the ongoing challenges in resolving the Ukraine conflict but acknowledged some progress has been made.
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 emphasized the importance of continuing work on security protocols for Ukraine, stating,
"We have a lot of work to do with regard to security protocols for Ukraine."He added that technical teams need extensive discussions to prepare for a high-level meeting.
Key diplomatic developments
- On October 16, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to meet soon in Budapest following a phone call.
- On October 20, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed implementing the agreements reached in the Putin-Trump talks during a phone call.
- The planned meeting was later postponed indefinitely.
Summary: While the Ukraine conflict remains difficult, recent diplomatic efforts indicate some progress, especially in preparing security protocols and arranging high-level talks.