On the 2nd December 2025, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff met with President Putin in order to reach an agreement to end the Russian war in Ukraine. However, the talks were <<very useful, constructive, and highly substantive,” but a “compromise option was not found>> Russian foreign policy adviser and Putin aide Yuri Ushakov stated.

In fact, Russia appears unwilling to accept any deal unless it strictly follows Russia’s conditions, such as Ukraine formally renouncing its NATO aspirations and ceding territory in Donbass. These are among the most insidious demands, which will eventually lead to further meetings

A previous 28-point peace plan, was initially put forward by President Donald trump, having, among its main points, the concession to Russia of a part of Ukraine land, and the assurance that the size of Kyiv’s military will be limited, along with the assurance that Ukraine will not join NATO. 

However, it seems that neither the initial plan nor the subsequent meeting with President Putin satisfy either of the two parties involved. 

In fact, from the Ukrainian side, one of the most concerning provisions is the one referring to the “full amnesty for actions during the war” which would prevent the State of Ukraine from receiving proper justice as the provision <<could jeopardize Ukraine’s democratic and independent future and any chance for accountability for crimes committed on its territory.>> Assistant Researcher with Human Rights Watch's Europe and Central Asia Division Kseniya Kvitka said.

Therefore, for now, the situation remains stagnant. Whatever way things evolve it is clear  that the United States’ proposal has not yet appealed to any of the two sides

by Ylenia Bobbo