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President Trump has enlisted Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to handle high-stakes diplomacy in the administration's push to find a peace deal.

How then will the war end? This newspaper has long argued that for Ukraine success means emerging as a thriving, Western-leaning democracy.

Europe is considering seizing billions in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's support. This move aims to maintain pressure on Russia and bolster Ukraine's defense. European leaders are discussing this crucial financing option. The European Commission proposes using these assets for loans to Ukraine. Belgium's initial hesitation is being addressed as the clock ticks on this vital decision.

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday his plan to end the war in Ukraine has been \"fine-tuned\" and he's sending envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russ.

The International Monetary Fund has agreed to a new four-year, 8.2 billion dollar program for Ukraine. This funding aims to stabilize Ukraine's economy amidst ongoing wartime pressures. The program is expected to attract significant international support to cover Ukraine's financing needs. Ukrainian officials view this agreement as crucial for securing further aid from global partners.

Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov says Moscow will make no big concessions on the Ukraine peace plan as a leaked Steve Witkoff call reveals US-Russia negotiations.

India in its latest MEA briefing to reiterate that any Ukraine peace initiative must be driven by "dialogue and diplomacy," closely echoing Prime Minister Modi's long-standing line that "this is not an era of war." India welcomed high-level engagement between Trump and Putin as a chance to end the conflict, but stressed that any deal should ensure respect for Ukraine's sovereignty, protect the UN Charter, and deliver a "lasting and just" peace rather than a purely tactical ceasefire. India also underlined that it is in regular contact with all sides - including Kyiv, Moscow, Washington, and key European partners - and stands ready to support any credible process that reduces violence and addresses the global economic fallout of the war.

Trump defended special envoy Steve Witkoff after leaked audio showed him appearing to coach Russia's Yuri Ushakov on elements of the proposed Ukraine peace plan.

KYIV: A senior Kremlin official confirmed Wednesday that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow next week as efforts to find a consensus on end

Questions are being raised over Donald Trump's plan to put certain conditions on Ukraine. His peace push is being described as "Russian wish list" by many.