In a significant development in the ongoing Ukraine peace talks, President Trump announced that his envoy, Steve Witkoff, will be returning to Moscow for new negotiations with Russian President Putin. This move comes amidst hopes for a breakthrough in the peace process, even as leaked transcripts have raised questions about Witkoff’s role as a mediator. The talks are crucial in resolving the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, which has been ongoing for several years.
According to NPR, President Trump’s decision to send Witkoff back to Moscow signals a renewed effort to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The move comes at a time when tensions between the two countries have been escalating, with both sides accusing each other of aggression and human rights violations.
Axios reports that the White House meeting that launched the new Ukraine peace talks revealed Putin’s strategy of playing Trump for time. The 28-point peace plan proposed by Putin has triggered outrage from Republican lawmakers, who fear that it may lead to an unjust peace in Ukraine. The Times also highlights Putin’s readiness for “serious” peace talks, indicating a potential shift in the dynamics of the negotiations.
In a separate development, The Hill reports that Andriy Yermak, the chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a lead negotiator in the peace talks, has resigned amid a corruption probe. Yermak, who has been described as the second-most powerful man in Ukraine after Zelensky, played a crucial role in representing Ukraine’s position in the negotiations. His resignation raises concerns about the future of the peace talks and the stability of the Ukrainian government.
BBC notes that Yermak’s resignation came after an anti-corruption raid at his home, further deepening the political turmoil in Ukraine. The Washington Post highlights the significance of Yermak’s resignation, as he was a key figure in the peace negotiations with the U.S. The New York Times provides insights into Yermak’s background and his role in the Zelensky administration.
The resignation of Zelensky’s top aide and the return of Trump’s envoy to Moscow underscore the complexities and challenges involved in the Ukraine peace talks. As the negotiations continue, the international community will be closely watching for any developments that could lead to a lasting resolution to the conflict.
### Reference:
– NPR: [Trump says U.S. envoy returning to Moscow for new Ukraine peace talks](https://www.npr.org/2025/11/27/nx-s1-5621946/trump-says-u-s-envoy-returning-to-moscow-for-new-ukraine-peace-talks)
– Axios: [Inside the White House meeting that launched the new Ukraine peace talks](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTE1Mc0VVT2NYUjdOYlZONnhjZXZPVnpfZnpXcjJkWFVqck93bm1ESXpzY2lzaklmczlzSmIzTzhhcm1VMTJ6MUFCdkt5X0hCczNtVUJNdTVheTRPckFNWENCTWt6b3NmZXM3VTYxZXVUZ3lPbHI1eVRFMXI2MWk5dw?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
– The Hill: [Zelensky chief of staff resigns amid corruption probe](https://thehill.com/policy/international/5625809-zelensky-chief-staff-resigns)
– BBC: [Zelensky’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak resigns after anti-corruption raid](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWkFVX3lxTE5pSndETExBVEk3bU8xVHhtQmFMRGtnSVhKQnBuMlg1ckQ3WGdzeXpDcnVlcDhaejBWNmRUclBfM1S4DbnS6LTcxMk1sWXBNOUpicDM2aDRxNGp2LUthWm1TcU9ac0lDb21F?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
– The Washington Post: [Zelensky’s top aide, lead negotiator resigns amid corruption probe](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxPNm1nRGh0V3VXYUxYZmlYVEJuRDVua00yNTRITXFxblc2bC1NUWFpVUpRREpzdWxXOXY4MUpkM2h6c1FDYjloWmh5V2NvOGVMczdmN2FFbzJCYXpOZWYtRzJMTFc2c3dwWHpxUFpxVFVJVnduaWZCa2FDRVo5V2pRRVdHbjdYYlB0Y25yenFVWl8?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
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