On Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted a marathon four-hour meeting at the Kremlin with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner 🤝. The late-night talks aimed to break the deadlock and explore fresh ideas for peace in Ukraine — Europe’s deadliest conflict since WWII.
Night-Long Talks
The session stretched past midnight in Moscow as negotiators pored over a leaked U.S. draft plan that Europe says cedes too much to Russia. Casualties remain staggering, with figures topping 25,00030,000 per month, according to U.S. estimates. 💥
Europe Pushback
Europe’s counter-proposals arrived quickly, adjusting NATO access, territorial control, and defense arrangements in Ukraine. Putin slammed these as "absolutely unacceptable," accusing European powers of favoring war over compromise.
Trump’s Role
President Trump, who’s said he’s eager to end the fighting, dispatched Witkoff and Kushner to bridge gaps. Despite an August summit in Alaska and meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, lasting peace has stayed out of reach.
What’s Next?
Putin hinted that current proposals "could be the basis for future agreements," but warned that if talks collapse, Russia’s forces may press further. For young professionals tracking global geopolitics, these developments highlight the messy, high-stakes nature of diplomacy today. 🌍
These late-night discussions show that even tough conflicts need endless rounds of talks — and that real peace can take time and bold steps.
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Putin meets U.S. envoy for over four hours to discuss Ukraine peace
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