Trump’s administration hopes that turning point for peace in Ukraine will come soon
Photo: Steve Witkoff, US President’s special envoy (Getty Images)
The resolution of Russia’s war against Ukraine is taking longer than US President Donald Trump expected. However, Washington hopes for a turning point, US President’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said this on CNBC.
Witkoff reminded that Ukraine, Russia, and the US were supposed to hold talks this week, but they have been postponed.
"So that is moving forward. I think the trilateral will be shifted till sometime next week. And we're going to remain positive on that. That's a war that should end, and we're going to remain positive there," he added.
Commenting on the possibility of ending the war this year, the US President’s special envoy said that Trump is "generally successful in getting these things settled."
"But we're seeing signs that both sides are weary and tired. And hopefully, that's the beginning inflection point. Same thing in the Middle East. There was an inflection point where we just, Jared and I, both sensed that they were done with the war. And let's hope that we're at that place today, or soon," he emphasized.
Talks postponed
Previously, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a new trilateral meeting with representatives of Russia and the US was planned for March 10–11 in Türkiye, but it was postponed at the request of the American side.
He clarified that rescheduling for next week is now being considered. The meeting could also take place in Switzerland, depending on the situation in the Middle East.
Key agenda items include humanitarian issues and preparations for a leaders-level meeting.
