U.S. envoy back in Moscow as peace talks to end war continue

By Charles Maynes,

A Martínez

Published December 2, 2025 at 4:42 AM EST

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is in Moscow to present the latest version of the Ukraine peace plan to Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday.

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