On Tuesday, Dec. 2, Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner flew to Moscow for peace talks, while President Zelensky met Ireland’s prime minister in Dublin.
Trump Envoys Arrive in Moscow
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, acting as special envoys for Donald Trump, flew into Moscow on Tuesday, Dec. 2, to discuss a proposed peace plan. Kremlin officials demand Ukraine cede its territory to Russia—a demand the Ukrainian side opposes.
Axios reporter Barak Ravid reports that after their meetings at the Kremlin, Witkoff and Kushner will leave Moscow for a European country to brief President Zelensky on the discussion with President Putin.
Zelensky’s Dublin Meeting with Irish PM
While in Dublin, President Zelensky met with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and condemned President Putin’s “total indifference” to international law. Martin announced that later that day he would sign a partnership agreement with Ukraine, raising financial aid by €125 million.
During the visit, Zelensky accused Russia of launching a new disinformation campaign ahead of the Moscow talks and urged Ukraine to cooperate constructively with the Trump team and European allies, warning that Russia could exploit negotiations to ease sanctions.
He stressed that the peace process must be open, fair, and decided by Ukraine alone, adding that the war must end within a year to prevent Russia’s return.
Ukrainian Delegation Returns from Florida
After a return trip from Florida, a Ukrainian negotiation team handed President Zelensky detailed outcomes that had previously been communicated over the phone, per the President’s statements to Polish radio.
In addition to peace plan details, the delegation briefed U.S. officials on the current front‑line situation. Zelensky explained that Russian claims of success are inflated, noting that Russia has captured all of Donbas in almost four years—a core demand for the Ukrainian territory withdrawal.
Polish ambassador in Kyiv, Bartosz Cichocki, warned that handing back these territories would give Russia a clear route west, and many experts say Russia will not stop at a ceasefire line but push further once it rebuilds its economic and military strength.
