US Envoy's Moscow Trip Sparks Hope for Russia-Ukraine Peace

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday that US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will return from Moscow bearing a framework for peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, according to The Hill. While the specific timeline remains undisclosed, Rubio discussed these developments on Fox Business Channel.

Rubio emphasized a newfound clarity on conditions under which Russia might consider ending the conflict. This information needs to be weighed against what Ukraine and allied European nations are willing to accept, with Ukraine taking precedence in decision-making, Rubio added, as reported by The Hill. Despite Moscow's continued aggression, Witkoff has been gathering crucial data from ongoing diplomatic discussions.

The Hill also reported Rubio expressing that for the first time under the current US administration, there's concrete evidence of Russia's potential demands for peace. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump declared 'great progress' in talks between Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin aimed at brokering a peace deal. Trump shared on Truth Social about the productive three-hour meeting, underscoring collective agreement on ending the conflict swiftly.

(With inputs from agencies.)