Trump Envoys Return from Moscow with Vague Peace Ideas

US President Donald Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff visited Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend, claiming progress in peace talks after meeting Vladimir Putin, though no concrete agreements were disclosed. Witkoff said he sensed "new ideas" in Moscow but did not specify them, with a new round of negotiations reportedly expected soon. Experts view the visit skeptically, noting Witkoff's flattering tone toward Putin and the fact that envoys went to Moscow first before Kyiv. Analysts say Putin showed no interest in peace, while Ukraine wants peace but not capitulation. The presence of European national security advisors from Britain, France, and Germany in Kyiv was seen as a positive development. The lack of specifics suggests no breakthrough, with experts believing talks may shift toward limited agreements like partial ceasefires rather than a comprehensive deal. Ukraine reportedly needs to maintain diplomatic engagement with Washington to preserve access to US intelligence and weapons, while Trump seeks a foreign policy victory before midterm elections.