The original 28-Point Peace Plan, which was drafted by the United States, has been fine-tuned, with additional input from both sides, and there are only a few remaining points of disagreement. In the hopes of finalizing this Peace Plan, I have directed my Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with President Putin in Moscow and, at the same time, Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll will be meeting with the Ukrainians. I will be briefed on all progress made, along with Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. I look forward to hopefully meeting with President Zelenskyy and President Putin soon, but ONLY when the deal to end this War is FINAL or, in its final stages. Thank you for your attention to this very important matter, and let’s all hope that PEACE can be accomplished AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
Archiv: Moskau / Moscow (city)
Witkoff to meet Putin as US sends delegations to Ukraine, Russia in ‚hopes of finalizing‘ peace plan
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow as Washington aims to finalize a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Nov. 25.
„In the hopes of finalizing this Peace Plan, I have directed my Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with President Putin in Moscow and, at the same time, Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll will be meeting with the Ukrainians,“ Trump said in a post to Truth Social.
Witkoff To Moscow. Zelenskyy Is Wary. A Phone Call Leaks. A Ukraine Peace Plan Coalesces.
“I know what it’s going to take to get a peace deal done: Donetsk and maybe a land swap somewhere,” Witkoff reportedly said.
Bloomberg did not say how it obtained the recording, which was likely made by US intelligence agencies who routinely monitor and eavesdrop on foreign officials’ conversations.
If U.S. Gives Ukraine Long-Range Missiles, What Besides JASSM-ER Could Hit moscow
(July 15, 2025)
The specifics remain unknown. Some sources mention „offensive missiles,“ others claim these weapons will have the range to strike targets as far as Moscow. Still others explicitly state that they will be JASSM cruise missiles. All of these reports point to one clear requirement: the missiles must have a range of at least 500 km to reach Moscow from the Ukrainian border.
The AGM-158 JASSM has been under consideration for Ukraine since a time when Kyiv did not even possess F-16s. This potential transfer is closely tied to the F-16 itself, as this multirole fighter is one of the JASSM’s standard launch platforms. However, it is possible that Ukraine’s aircraft would require software upgrades to fully employ these missiles.
Trump Asked Zelensky If He Could Strike Moscow If the US Provided Longer-Range Weapons
(July 15, 2025)
Sources told the FT that the conversation occurred during a July 4 phone call. “Volodymyr, can you hit Moscow? . . . Can you hit St Petersburg too?” Trump asked. Zelensky replied that his forces could “absolutely” strike the Russian cities if the US provided the necessary weapons.
The report said that Trump signaled backing for the idea of providing long-range weapons in order to “make them [Russians] feel the pain” to pressure Moscow at the negotiating table. In comments to reporters, Trump later denied that he was considering providing Ukraine with long-range weapons and said that Zelensky “shouldn’t target Moscow.”
Iran Foreign Minister, Aragchi, Says He Will Meet Putin In Moscow On Monday
(today)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi plans to travel to Moscow on Monday, June 23, for talks with Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin. This was reported by NBC News journalist Andrea Mitchell, who spoke with the Iranian Foreign Minister, according to UNN.
Russia Responds to Trump Envoy Being Sidelined at Ceasefire Talks
Peskov said that Steve Witkoff, Trump‘s envoy to the Middle East, visited Putin in Moscow on March 13. Kellogg commented on Witkoff‘s scheduled visit earlier this week, saying that it „made a lot of sense strategically to say, ‚OK, Steve, you run this lane really hard, and I‘ll run this lane really hard.‘ We‘re closely aligned, talking about it, comparing notes, and providing that information.“
Neither Trump nor Kellogg has commented on the reports that the retired lieutenant army general has been „sidelined“ in peace talks.
US envoy Witkoff leaves Moscow without cease-fire agreement after Putin rejects Trump’s terms: ‘A lot still needs to be done’
(March 14, 2025)
Special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff left Moscow on Friday without a cease-fire deal in hand after Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected President Trump’s terms to begin winding down the war with Ukraine.
Putin met with Witkoff late Thursday after having kept the American waiting since roughly 12:30 p.m., according to flight tracking data and Russian reports, but ultimately sent him home with “signals” for Trump, Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov told reporters.
Moscow targeted by largest drone strike in war, over 330 UAVs downed across Russia, authorities claim
Russia‘s Defense Ministry claimed its forces had intercepted a massive strike of 337 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions, including 91 over Moscow Oblast, 126 over Kursk Oblast, 38 over Bryansk Oblast, and others over the Belgorod, Ryazan, Kaluga, Lipetsk, Oryol, Voronezh, and Nizhny Novgorod regions.
The strike took place as Ukrainian and U.S. delegations are about to meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss possible peace terms with Russia. Ukrainian officials are reportedly planning to propose a partial truce that would extend to aerial strikes and naval operations.
Moscow targeted by dozens of Ukrainian drones – mayor
At least one person has been killed abd three injured as 69 UAVs heading toward the capital have been destroyed by air defenses
Drones attack two Russian power plants and Moscow refinery – videos, photos
As usual, the Russian authorities say that „there were no casualties or damage, no fire occurred“.
At the same time, Russian Telegram channels posted photos and videos taken by local residents showing the strikes at the plant.
Ukrainian drone targets Moscow oil refinery
Video shows the moment Ukrainian drones targeted an oil refinery in Moscow region on Sept. 1, in what appeared to be one of the largest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia yet.
Death toll in Moscow concert hall attack climbs to 133 – investigators
The death toll in the attack on the Crocus City Hall in Moscow Region has grown to 133, Russia’s Investigative Committee said on Saturday. Emergency services continue to dig through the rubble of the building, which was partially destroyed in a massive fire sparked by the attackers.
The tally had previously stood at 115 and is feared to grow even further, given the scale of destruction inflicted on the concert hall. Over 150 people were wounded in the attack.
Regierungserklärung von Scholz: „Russland ist nicht so stark, wie man denkt“
Dem SPD-Fraktionschef Rolf Mützenich warf Merz wegen seiner These vom Einfrieren des Krieges indirekt Feigheit vor: „Friedfertigkeit kann das Gegenteil von Frieden bewirken.“ Mit Blick auf Kremlchef Wladimir Putin ergänzte er: „Einem solchen skrupellosen Kriegsverbrecher kann man nicht mit Feigheit begegnen, sondern nur mit Klarheit und Entschlossenheit.“
Russlands Krieg gegen Ukraine: Scholz begründet Nein zu „Taurus“-Lieferung
Der „Taurus“ ist einer der modernsten Flugkörper der Luftwaffe. Die Präzisionswaffen können Ziele in 500 Kilometern Entfernung treffen. In diesem Radius liegt von der russisch-ukrainischen Grenze aus gesehen Moskau.
Germany’s Scholz rules out Taurus long-range missiles delivery to Ukraine
German-made Taurus cruise missiles can hit targets up to 500 kilometres away with great precision. Unlike Germany, the UK and France have already delivered long-range systems to Ukraine.
However, adjustments necessary to restrict Taurus’ “very far-reaching” range would require German soldiers to operate in Ukraine, which has so far been excluded as an option, and would, in any case, require an official parliamentary vote, Scholz said.
Hamas representatives in Moscow to hold talks with Russian diplomats
(Oct 26, 2023)
„I can say and confirm that representatives of the relevant Palestinian movement (Hamas) are on a visit to Moscow. As for contacts, we will inform you (about their results) additionally,“ Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said at a news conference in Moscow.
Hamas says leadership visited Russia, met Sergey Lavrov
March 14, 2023
The Palestinian armed group Hamas said on Tuesday that it sent a high-level delegation to Russia and held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
In an interview published on Hamas’ website, Saleh al-Arouri, deputy head of Hamas’ political bureau, said party leaders visited Russia and met Lavrov and that the visit was a reflection of Hamas’ weight among major global powers.
Hamas team lands in Russia ahead of meeting with top officials
(4 May 2022)
The delegation is made up of Hamas officials based outside of Gaza.
Hamas has seen its ties with Russia improve in recent years. Last month, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh held a rare phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Russia Destroys Drones Near Moscow, as Attacks Far From the Front Line Intensify
(Aug. 9, 2023)
It was the 12th time in the past three weeks that Russian officials had reported intercepting such aerial attacks in the heart of the capital.
Drohnen auf Moskau als „politische Kampagne“
Sie verglich die vergleichsweise geringen Schäden in Moskau mit dem beispiellosen Terroranschlag auf das World Trade Center in New York 2001. Dort habe es viele Opfer gegeben, sagte Sacharowa. „Aber die Methode ist doch die gleiche“, behauptete sie im YouTube-Kanal SolovievLive.
Es handle sich um „extremistische und faschistische Methoden“, sagte Sacharowa. Peskow wies Sacharowas Vergleich allerdings zurück, im Kreml werde da keine „Analogie“ zu dem Flugzeuganschlag am 11. September 2001 in New York gesehen.
Angriff auf Moskauer Geschäftsviertel: Schweigen nach den Drohnenattacken
Mit den Anschlägen des 11. September 2001 lassen sich diese Drohnenangriffe nicht vergleichen, stellte der Präsidentensprecher fest – und das meldeten russische Nachrichtenagenturen umgehend per Eilmeldung. Aber der Krieg gegen die Ukraine ist über die Drohnenangriffe in Moskau angekommen.
Der erste fand am 3. Mai statt: Zwei Flugkörper explodierten direkt über dem Kreml – bis heute ist es ein Anschlag mit vielen Fragezeichen zur Urheberschaft.
++ Ukraine hofft auf Langstreckenraketen ++
Die Ukraine hofft nach Angaben von Botschafter Makeiev auf Langstreckenraketen und Marschflugkörper aus Deutschland.
Erneut Drohnenangriffe auf Moskau
Bereits am Sonntag hatte Russland eigenen Angaben zufolge ukrainische Drohnen abgeschossen, die zwei Bürotürme im Moskauer Geschäftsviertel beschädigt hatten. Moskau liegt rund 500 Kilometer von der Grenze Russlands zur Ukraine entfernt.
Germany hands over new military aid package to Ukraine
Germany has handed over a new aid package to the Ukrainian army, which includes vehicles, drones and ammunition, the German government press service said.
Ukraine again reported bringing war deep into Russia with attacks on Moscow and border region
Photos and video showed that a drone had ripped off part of the facade of a modern skyscraper, IQ-Quarter, located 7.2 kms (4.5 miles) from the Kremlin. When the drone hit, sparks, flames and smoke spewed from the building, with debris falling on the sidewalk and street. Windows were blown out, and metal window frames were mangled. A security guard was injured, Russia’s state news agency Tass reported, citing emergency officials. Russia’s Ria-Novosti news agency reported the building’s tenants included several government agencies.
Russia says military coordination with Israel in Syria will continue as usual
(27 February 2022)
Russia is a main player backing the Syrian government in a grinding civil war, while Israel has waged a years-long campaign of airstrikes aimed at pro-Iranian fighters located there and at preventing the transfer of Iranian-supplied weaponry.
“Our military officials discuss the practical issues of this substantively on a daily basis. This mechanism has proven to be useful and will continue to work,” the Russian embassy said in a statement to The Times of Israel.
‚Israel, Russia to coordinate in air, sea, and electromagnetic arena‘
(October 27, 2015)
In Russia, Eisenkot met with his Russian counterpart, General Valery Vasilevich Gerasimov – the first time chiefs of staff from Russia and Israel held a direct meeting in Moscow. Eisenkot also participated in part of the meeting held between Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Afterward, the two sides agreed to set up a joint working group led by the deputy chiefs of staff from each country.
Wagner agrees to end ‘insurrection’ – Lukashenko
Evgeny Prigozhin agreed to halt his march on Moscow and avert “a bloodbath,“ the Belarusian president said
Russian helicopters battle Wagner mercenaries rolling toward Moscow
Fighters from Yevgeny Prigozhin‘s private Wagner militia were in control of Rostov-on-Don, a city of more than a million people close to the border with Ukraine, and were rapidly advancing northwards through western Russia.
A Reuters journalist saw army helicopters open fire at an armed Wagner column that was advancing past the city of Voronezh with troop carriers and at least one tank on a flatbed truck.
Video: Russian army helicopters open fire on Wagner military convoy near Voronezh
A truck transporting a military vehicle of Wagner private mercenary group drives along M-4 highway, which links the capital Moscow with Russia’s southern cities, near Voronezh, Russia, on June 24, 2023 in this still image taken from video.
Putin to have bilateral meeting with South African president later on Saturday — Kremlin
„Judging by the schedule, after visiting Kiev [South African President Cyril] Ramaphosa will be the first to come here, President of the Union of the Comoros Azali Assoumani will be here, as well as Senegalese President Macky Sall, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbuly. There will also be representatives of Congo and Uganda. This will be the African delegation that visited Kiev on the previous year, holding a meeting with [Ukrainian President Vladimir] Zelensky,“ Peskov added.
Why South Africa‘s Cyril Ramaphosa is leading Ukraine peace mission
(16.06.2023)
The delegation from South Africa, Egypt, Senegal, Congo-Brazzaville, Comoros, Zambia, and Uganda is meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday and President Vladimir Putin on Saturday.
But the timing of the visit seems off. It comes just as Kyiv is launching its much-vaunted counter-offensive.