U.S. and Ukrainian officials are talking to set up a meeting next week in Saudi Arabia aimed at structuring the framework for a ceasefire with Russia and a peace agreement, President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff told reporters on Thursday.

I t was 1986: Greed was good and the hours were punishing. Still, even round-the-clock dealmakers had to eat. That is how Donald Trump happened upon Steve Witkoff at a deli counter in midtown Manhattan at 3am. One was a son of Queens, the other of the Bronx. Both were hungry. Mr Witkoff paid.

Senior Trump administration officials are planning a meeting with their Ukrainian counterparts in Saudi Arabia next week, to begin discussions about a cease-fire to end the country’s war with Russia.

It was yesterday revealed that the United States has held talks with the militant group - which is proscribed by the US and UK - breaking a longstanding position to not negotiate with terrorists.

WASHINGTON — President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff revealed plans Thursday ... to Kyiv in response to an explosive Oval Office meeting Friday featuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...

Officials from the U.S. and Ukraine will meet next week in Saudi Arabia to discuss a “framework” for a ceasefire and longer-term peace agreement for the war between Russia and Ukraine, a top adviser to President Trump said Thursday.