Trump envoys and Putin discussed ‘next steps’ for ending Ukraine war, White House says | Ukraine
US politics | The Guardian — 2026-09-05 21:21:00 — www.theguardian.com
Trump Claims New Proposal to End Ukraine War as Envoys Meet Putin in Moscow
Donald Trump has suggested he has a new proposal to end the war between Ukraine and Russia, though he has not provided any details. Trump stated that his son-in-law Jared Kushner and business ally Steven Witkoff were bringing “a proposal to end the war,” as his envoys held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday.
According to the White House, Trump’s envoys “discussed substantive plans for next steps” to resolve the conflict during their meeting with Putin. The White House said these steps would be announced in the “coming weeks” and that the envoys “look forward to equally productive meetings tomorrow in Ukraine.”
Moscow confirmed that the US envoys had proposed “a number of ideas” on how to end the Ukraine war during “extremely frank” talks with Putin. However, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov did not elaborate on the specifics of the proposals. Ushakov also stated that Russia reiterated its confidence in achieving its military goals of seizing the rest of eastern Ukraine, indicating no change in the Kremlin’s stance.
Despite Trump’s claims of prioritizing an end to the war early in his second term, little progress has been made so far. The ongoing conflict, which began with Russia’s invasion in 2022, has resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths and the displacement of millions. The situation on the ground remains dire, with both sides intensifying attacks and no significant advances along the frontlines.
Trump’s announcement of a new proposal comes amid a backdrop of failed peace efforts and continued violence. The Kremlin has maintained its demand that Ukraine cede four regions claimed by Russia and forswear joining NATO—conditions that remain unacceptable to Ukraine.
As Trump touts his yet-to-be-detailed plan, the reality on the ground underscores the complexity and brutality of the conflict. With no specifics provided and no evidence of a breakthrough, Trump’s statement raises questions about the substance and feasibility of his approach to ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.
Conclusion
While Trump has positioned himself as a potential peacemaker in the Ukraine-Russia war, his lack of detail and the unchanged positions of both Moscow and Kyiv highlight the challenges ahead. Until concrete proposals are revealed and accepted by both parties, Trump’s claims remain unsubstantiated, and the devastating war continues.