Washington Puts Deadlines on Peace in Ukraine and the Middle East
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US Presidential Special Representative for the Middle East Steve Witkoff said Washington aims to secure an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine by late 2025, setting the same deadline for resolving conflicts in the Middle East.
This was reported by the White House press service.
According to Witkoff, the US administration is pursuing a comprehensive approach to global security. Alongside efforts to address the war in Ukraine, Washington is also working to resolve conflicts in the Middle East and other regions.
“Russia, Ukraine, Iran, Israel, Hamas – we are discussing these conflicts this week and hope to resolve them by the end of the year,” Witkoff said.
He also addressed US President Donald Trump, stressing that the current administration’s achievements in peace efforts could reshape the world order.
“The only thing I wish is for the Nobel Committee to finally come to its senses and recognize you as the greatest candidate in the history of the Nobel Peace Prize. Your achievements go far beyond ordinary success — they are changing the course of the world,” he said.
By the way, US Vice President J.D. Vance said that the US seeks to end the war in Ukraine within three to six months through diplomacy and international efforts.
Trump previously said that it would be clear within the next two weeks whether peace could be achieved in Ukraine. If that did not happen, he warned of the possibility of seeking “another approach” to resolving the war.
Recall that Trump’s peace strategy involves three steps: a meeting between Trump and Putin; a meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy; and a trilateral meeting involving the leaders of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia to finally discuss the agreement.
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