In a significant diplomatic move, US President Donald Trump has dispatched high-level envoys to engage with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian officials in a bid to finalize a peace plan to end the nearly four-year conflict in Ukraine. Envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet with Putin, while Army Secretary Dan Driscoll will hold discussions with Ukrainian representatives. Trump expressed cautious optimism about the potential for a breakthrough, stating that he would only meet with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky once the deal is in its final stages. The talks follow a series of negotiations in Abu Dhabi, where Russian and Ukrainian officials discussed sensitive issues, including prisoner exchanges. Despite ongoing military strikes in Kyiv and southern Russia, Trump remains hopeful that his administration’s efforts will yield a sustainable agreement. Meanwhile, the Kremlin has emphasized the need for ‘serious analysis’ of the US peace proposal, which has yet to be discussed in detail. Ukrainian officials, including Zelensky, have indicated that the plan could evolve into deeper agreements, with security guarantees being a critical component. European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, are also working to coordinate security and financial support for Ukraine, underscoring the international stakes in the negotiations.