Trump says U.S. envoy returning to Moscow for new Ukraine peace talks

By A Martínez,

Charles Maynes

Published November 27, 2025 at 7:03 AM EST

President Trump says says his envoy Steve Witkoff will resume talks with Putin amid hopes for a Ukraine peace deal, even as leaked transcripts raise questions about Witkoff's role as a mediator.

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