"The Trump administration is renewing efforts to end the war in Ukraine, with special envoy Steve Witkoff quietly pushing a revised peace plan that contains some provisions opposed by Kyiv and top U.S. military officials undertaking an unusual diplomatic assignment in the Ukrainian capital, according to people familiar with the developments. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who is leading the delegation, is the most senior Pentagon official known to have visited the war-ravaged country since President Donald Trump's return to the White House this year."
"A breakthrough appears unlikely, however. At the same time, Zelensky has been weakened by a major corruption scandal that has ensnared several of his close associates, which - coupled with the exhausting pace of Russian military strikes - could leave the Ukrainian leader with few good options as U.S. officials exert greater pressure on him to accept a deal to end the war."
Special envoy Steve Witkoff is quietly advancing a revised peace plan that includes provisions opposed by Kyiv and some U.S. military leaders. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll led a delegation to Kyiv, the most senior Pentagon visit since President Trump returned to the White House, following a secret meeting in Miami between Witkoff and senior advisers to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The administration's proposal reportedly contains concessions difficult for Zelensky to accept, including significant territorial losses and strict military limits. A major corruption scandal involving Zelensky's associates and relentless Russian strikes may constrain Ukraine's negotiating options as U.S. officials increase pressure.
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