Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy on Ukraine, revealed that Washington has floated concrete proposals to Russia and Ukraine aimed at ending the conflict. Speaking on Fox News, Witkoff said he and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, delivered “some options” to the parties that could alter the battlefield dynamics.

The most immediate push centers on a face-to-face meeting between Putin and Zelensky. Witkoff claimed the US is actively working to schedule it in the coming three weeks. Trump himself could join, turning the encounter into a trilateral summit, he added.

“Putin has always been honest with me personally,” Witkoff said. He expressed optimism for “good news” soon. Those comments came after meetings with Russian officials that Witkoff described as crucial for grasping Moscow’s stance.

Last week, Russia, the US and Ukraine held their third round of talks in Geneva. Russia’s Federation Council stated that the US is sticking to prior agreements from Anchorage. European nations, however, are pursuing a “destructive position,” according to the council.

Witkoff’s disclosures mark a rare public update on backchannel efforts since Trump took office. The proposals remain under wraps, but Witkoff suggested they address core issues dividing the sides. Neither the Kremlin nor Kyiv has confirmed receipt of the options or commented on a potential summit.

Trump has repeatedly pledged to resolve the Ukraine war swiftly. During his campaign, he boasted of ending it in 24 hours. Witkoff, a real estate veteran close to Trump, leads the diplomatic track alongside Kushner, who played a key role in Middle East deals during Trump’s first term.

Russia’s position has hardened around territorial claims in eastern Ukraine and demands for NATO expansion curbs. Ukraine insists on full withdrawal of Russian forces and security guarantees. The Geneva talks produced no breakthroughs but kept lines open, officials said.

Witkoff’s Fox News appearance highlights Trump’s preference for direct engagement over multilateral forums. He avoided specifics on venues or agendas but stressed urgency. “We’re close to finalizing proposals,” he said.

Moscow has welcomed US outreach. Kremlin spokespeople noted productive exchanges with Witkoff. Zelensky’s office has been more guarded, tying any talks to Russian concessions on the ground.

The trilateral idea echoes past formats like the Normandy talks, which included France and Germany. Adding Trump could inject high-level momentum, analysts say. Still, skeptics point to past false starts in ceasefire efforts.

Federation Council members praised US reliability in Geneva. They contrasted it with Europe’s stance, which they called obstructive. Details from Anchorage, site of earlier US-Russia meetings, reportedly guide current discussions.