Witkoff's Diplomatic Mission: Bridging U.S.-Russia Relations

President Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, is scheduled to visit Moscow to discuss efforts to end the Ukraine war with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Witkoff’s visit marks a continued plan to improve U.S.-Russia ties. A prior meeting led to the release of an American detained in Russia.

President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is preparing for a significant diplomatic visit to Moscow. His mission is to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discuss strategies to end the ongoing Ukraine conflict, as revealed by a trusted source on Monday.

Witkoff, a key figure in Trump's Middle East peace efforts, is increasingly involved in U.S. endeavors to thaw the historically cold relations with Russia, exacerbated during the Biden administration. Last month, a productive meeting in Moscow resulted in the repatriation of Marc Fogel, an American sentenced harshly for marijuana possession in Russia.

Amidst this unfolding diplomatic ballet, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading a delegation to Saudi Arabia for crucial discussions with Ukrainian leaders. The aim is to assess Ukraine's readiness to negotiate potential concessions to Russia that may pave the way for peace, according to U.S. officials.

(With inputs from agencies.)