Peace Talks: Moscow Prepares for High-Level U. S. Visit

The Kremlin is getting ready for a significant visit from U. S. representatives next week. Yury Ushakov, a key advisor to the Kremlin, revealed that there's a preliminary agreement for Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for the U. S. President, to travel to Moscow. It's also likely that Jared Kushner, another important figure, will join him. This visit is part of ongoing efforts to find a solution to the conflict in Ukraine. Ushakov mentioned that Witkoff will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin if he comes to Moscow. This meeting is expected to be a crucial step in the peace process. However, there have been some controversies. A leaked recording of a phone call between Witkoff and Ushakov has raised questions. In the call, Witkoff seemed to be advising Putin on how to present Russia's peace plan to the U. S. President. Ushakov confirmed the call but refused to discuss its details, calling the leak an attempt to sabotage the peace talks. Meanwhile, U. S. President Donald Trump has been talking about the visit. He mentioned that Witkoff and possibly Kushner will meet with Putin. Trump also addressed concerns about Witkoff being too sympathetic to Russia's demands. He explained that this is a standard part of negotiations, where both sides need to make compromises. Trump emphasized that a deal would be beneficial for both Ukraine and Russia, highlighting Russia's military strength. Recent talks in Geneva brought together American, European, and Ukrainian officials to discuss a controversial U. S. -backed peace plan. Critics argue that the plan would force Ukraine to surrender. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin sees it as a potential basis for a final peace agreement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed readiness to move forward with the talks, including a meeting with Trump. After the Geneva meetings, a U. S. delegation continued discussions with Russian and Ukrainian representatives in Abu Dhabi. A U. S. official claimed that Ukraine has agreed to the peace deal, with only minor details left to sort out. However, it's important to note that Moscow has not yet officially commented on the revised 19-point plan. In summary, the upcoming visit to Moscow and the recent talks in Geneva and Abu Dhabi show that there are ongoing efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine. However, the situation is complex, and there are still many details to work out. The success of these efforts remains uncertain, but the parties involved are clearly committed to finding a solution.