Witkoff, Steven

• Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Would Have Global Scope but One Man in Charge - The initiative is the latest example of the president dismantling the post-World War II international system and building a new one, with himself at the center.
• 6 Takeaways on the Unwinding U.S.-Ukraine Alliance - A Times investigation reveals the inside story of the Trump administration’s chaotic push for a peace deal and its erratic role in the war.
• Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New US-Ukrainian Peace Plan - The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.
• Weak Spots Are Few for Russia in Ukraine Peace Talks - Economic and military pressures could force Russia’s hand. Its economy is strained but not enough to do that, analysts say. And President Vladimir V. Putin says Russia is winning the war.
• Putin to Meet With Trump’s Envoy as U.S. Pushes for Ukraine Deal - In Moscow, Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, is expected to present President Vladimir V. Putin with a revised proposal to end the war in Ukraine.