Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- The United States under President Donald Trump is signaling an ambitious new push to end the war in Ukraine, with Trumps special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff setting a year-end target for a peace deal. Speaking at a cabinet meeting on August 26, Witkoff revealed that discussions with both Russian and Ukrainian representatives are advancing, and that Washington is “hopeful” that the necessary “ingredients” for a lasting settlement will be in place by the close of 2025.

The comments mark the clearest indication yet that the Trump administration is moving toward a structured timeline for peace. Witkoff has made it clear that a proposal from Moscow is already “on the table,” thou...