
US envoy Steve Witkoff said both Russia and Ukraine must make compromises to end more than four years of war, after talks with Zelensky and Putin, calling for a peaceful diplomatic solution.
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The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has lasted for over four years, with numerous failed peace attempts and a high human and material cost.
(ANSA-AFP) - KIEV, SEPTEMBER 06 - US envoy Steve Witkoff said that both Russia and Ukraine must make "compromises" to end more than four years of war, after having held talks with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin. “It will require both sides to make compromises and narrow the loose ends, and we think we have the ingredients to get there,” Witkoff said after talks with Zelensky. “It is very difficult, but we are committed, we care and we hope that this will lead to a peaceful and successful diplomatic solution.” (ANSA-AFP).
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Continuation of diplomatic negotiations between the parties in the coming months
Likely · Within months
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US envoy Steve Witkoff said talks in Kiev with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his team on ending the war with Russia were substantive and would continue, saying he was encouraged and ready to continue the dialogue as long as necessary.