The US will work on peace between Ukraine and Russia after the end of the war in Gaza

The solution to the war between Russia and Ukraine is after the end of the conflict in Gaza, - Steve Witkoff

American special envoy Steve Witkoff said. Settlement of the war between Russia and Ukraine is an important task, but it will be the subject of active work after the end of hostilities in the Gaza Strip.

«Ending the war in Gaza is our first priority. Once the situation is stabilised, we will focus on achieving peace between Ukraine and Russia,» said Vitkoff.

Context and reaction

According to the official, Washington is currently concentrating its diplomatic resources on the Middle East, but after the end of the conflict in Gaza, the United States plans to intensify peace initiatives for Ukraine.

Analysts note that such a statement could mean Temporary postponement of peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow, but it also confirms that Ukraine remains in the strategic focus of US policy.

Reference.

Steve Witkoff - American politician and diplomat, special envoy of the administration Donald Trump on international issues. He is known for his involvement in negotiations on Israel, Palestine and the Gulf States.

His comments on Ukraine came against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Hamas group, and after Washington's announcement of its intention to strengthen the US role in resolving global crises.