Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy for the Middle East, presented a proposal to European officials in Paris on 17 April aimed at ending the Russo-Ukrainian war. The proposal includes the recognition of Russia's control over several Ukrainian territories currently under Moscow's occupation.

On April 23, allies in London will continue discussions on the US plan to cease fire in the war in Ukraine. The Trump administration wants quick progress, while Putin, on the other hand, is dragging out the process.

President Trump warned the US could 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if the talks prove to be 'very difficult', as the previous 30-day deal to protect energy infrastructure from Russian attack ends