Trump's envoy Witkoff: Russia offered 'concessions' on five Ukrainian regions
Photo: Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff (Getty Images)
The special envoy of the US president, Steve Witkoff, stated that Russia allegedly made concessions to Ukraine in the issue of the five regions. However, he could not provide any concrete information, according to CNN.
"The Russians made some concessions at the table with regard to all five of those regions. The concessions that Russia agreed to make – not to occupy all of Ukraine," stated the special envoy of US President Donald Trump.
Witkoff also added that the USA, allegedly, sees from the side of Russia "moderation." Washington has supposedly already informed European leaders about the Kremlin’s proposals.
"The point was that we began to see some moderation in the way they’re thinking about getting to a final peace deal. That’s encouraging. Now we have to build on that, and we have to get a deal for the Ukrainians," he stated.
However, when Witkoff was asked what exactly this agreement represents, and whether it is actually the same "deal" that Putin proposed – withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas in exchange for simply a ceasefire – Witkoff became confused and stated that he does not have time to discuss this point.
It should be noted that on August 17, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, in Brussels, stated that any territorial issues must be discussed only by the leaders of the countries during a trilateral meeting. However, Russia has not yet demonstrated signs that it is ready for it.
As the media wrote that Putin appealed to the USA with a request regarding Ukraine. He wants Washington to recognize temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories as part of Russia. In addition, he allegedly proposed to freeze the front in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions in exchange for cessation of hostilities and withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Donbas, and committed himself in writing to guarantee that he will not attack Ukraine or Europe.
