Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:22am on 02 Dec 2025,Tuesday International
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday, with Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner also expected to attend. The summit follows two days of Florida negotiations between Ukrainian and US officials to refine a US-backed peace plan. The White House expressed optimism about ending the Ukraine war, though Ukrainian President Zelensky noted "tough issues" remain. Territorial concessions remain the most difficult element, with Russia demanding Ukraine cede eastern territories. The talks occur as Russia claims to have captured Pokrovsk and Vovchansk, though Ukrainian officials haven't confirmed these losses. French President Macron emphasized any peace plan requires Ukrainian and European input, particularly regarding frozen Russian assets and security guarantees. (PC: BBC)
