December 3, 2025
A high-level meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and United States envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss the peace plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine concluded on 02 December. The Russian side described the talks as “constructive” but confirmed that no compromise was reached on the fundamental issue of territory. While the dialogue signals a willingness to engage, the deadlock over territorial integrity remains the primary geopolitical obstacle to a ceasefire.