US Officials Travel to Russia and Ukraine With Peace Plan

President Trump announced that U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are traveling to Russia and Ukraine to present a formal proposal aimed at ending the ongoing war.

FILE PHOTO: Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy for Peace Missions listen as Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Islamabad, Pakistan. Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

United States President Donald Trump announced that special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are traveling to Russia and Ukraine to deliver a new peace framework. The diplomatic mission aims to halt hostilities between the two nations following years of sustained military conflict. Markets are monitoring the talks closely for potential shifts in regional stability and sanctions policy.