Steve Witkoff
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- 3d ago
US floated unfreezing part of Russian assets to revive Ukraine talks, Europe refused
The Financial Times reports that Washington proposed releasing part of Russia's frozen state assets under US oversight to restart Ukraine peace talks. European participants at the Miami meeting refused the plan.
- 3d ago
Russian drones hit US company sites in Ukraine as White House stays silent
Russian drones and missiles have damaged Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, McDonald's and Mondelez sites in Ukraine since late August, and the Trump administration has not publicly condemned the strikes.
- Oct 10
Russian glide bombs kill at least 20 in Zaporizhzhia as Zelensky links attack to US diesel deal
Russian guided bombs hit a five-storey residential building in Zaporizhzhia early on Saturday, and Ukraine's emergency service now reports 20 dead, including three children. Large-scale power outages hit Kyiv the same day.
- Oct 8
US lost or damaged 81 aircraft in Iran war, worth up to $3.3bn, Congress report says
The estimated cost of the losses ranges from $1.9bn to $3.3bn as of August 1, depending on whether the Department of Defense replaces the lost assets. Iran's foreign minister says the real number of aircraft is far higher.
- Oct 4
United States proposes late October trilateral technical talks with Ukraine and Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Washington is pursuing technical-level discussions before the end of October, with the United Arab Emirates under consideration as a neutral host venue.
- Oct 4
Germany pledges 1.35 billion euros in aid to Ukraine as Merz visits Kyiv
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced 1 billion euros in military aid and 350 million euros for energy infrastructure during a train visit to Kyiv, alongside industrial defense pacts exceeding 6.6 billion euros.
- Oct 3
US envoys negotiate $20 billion sale of Lukoil global assets in Russia talks
Negotiations between Washington and Moscow over Ukraine include a plan for an investor group to purchase Lukoil's $20 billion foreign portfolio, which includes European refineries and 200 American gas stations.
- Oct 3
Top US security officials convene at Camp David to review Iran and Yemen war strategy
Vice President JD Vance chaired an unannounced Camp David meeting on 2 October with top national security officials, reviewing potential military operations against Iran and evaluating Saudi requests for strikes in Yemen.
- Sep 28
Iran denies scheduled US negotiations after Donald Trump rejects proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran dismissed assertions by Donald Trump that bilateral negotiations would resume soon, maintaining its seven-point proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices climbed on 28 September.
- Sep 26
Donald Trump rejects Iranian seven-day proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday that Washington rejected a seven-day diplomatic roadmap submitted by Tehran during the UN General Assembly, warning that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons.
- Sep 24
Zelenskyy urges UN to cut Russian trade as Moscow rejects truce and strikes Kyiv
Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for halting commerce with Moscow and warned of winter strikes against Russian energy infrastructure if attacks continue.
- Sep 23
Trump's Board of Peace proposes $2.45 billion recovery plan for Gaza
The Board of Peace unveiled a six-month, 66-project reconstruction plan for Gaza in New York, allocating $2.45 billion for housing, infrastructure, and security.
- Sep 23
US and Iran hold indirect talks in New York as Trump weighs deal against war
American envoys and Iranian diplomats engaged in three hours of indirect discussions mediated by Qatar in New York, seeking terms to pause the seven-month war.
- Sep 22
Saudi Arabia restarts East-West oil pipeline as Brent crude drops to $97 a barrel
Saudi Arabia began pumping crude at a reduced rate through its 1,200-kilometer East-West Pipeline on Tuesday, easing global supply concerns after drone strikes shut the transit link on 13 September.
- Sep 22
US and Iranian officials hold direct talks in New York as Trump issues UN ultimatum
Negotiators from the United States and Iran met for three hours in New York on Tuesday, marking their first direct diplomatic engagement since June amid nearly seven months of military conflict.
- Sep 12
Zelensky states readiness to meet Putin at Miami G20 summit in December
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he will attend the December G20 summit in Miami to hold direct talks with Vladimir Putin if both leaders receive invitations from the United States.
- Sep 12
Zelensky proposes meeting Putin at Miami G20 summit while Kremlin demands talks in Moscow
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed readiness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at the December G20 summit in Miami, but the Kremlin rejected the venue and demanded talks in Moscow.
- Sep 9
Allies pledge air defense and drone packages at Ramstein meeting as EU unlocks 3.2 billion euros
Meeting online in the Ramstein format, partner nations coordinated fresh military packages including German and Norwegian Patriot missiles, Polish air defense systems, and 300 million dollars from the Netherlands for drone defenses.
- Sep 8
Trump and Putin hold one-hour phone call on Ukraine following US envoys' visits to Moscow and Kyiv
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed peace efforts and European security during a one-hour telephone conversation on 8 September 2026, following diplomatic missions by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv.
- Sep 6
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner meet Putin in Moscow before traveling to Kyiv for peace talks
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held a three-hour meeting with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin to present a US peace initiative, before traveling to Kyiv under temporary reciprocal strike pauses.
