US President Donald Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, have met Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss possible ways to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.The meeting focused on finding a peaceful solution to the conflict, which began when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Earlier, talks held in Abu Dhabi reportedly led to an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to exchange prisoners of war.However, several major issues remain unresolved, including control over occupied territories, Ukraine’s security guarantees and its future relationship with Western countries. Russia and Ukraine continue to have different demands, making peace negotiations difficult.The United States is increasing its diplomatic efforts to bring both countries to the negotiating table and find a possible peace agreement. Ending the war could also help reduce tensions between Russia and Western countries. The Russia-Ukraine war has affected global oil and gas prices, food supplies, international trade and European security. Both Russia and Ukraine are important suppliers of agricultural products, including wheat and other grains. A successful peace agreement could improve global economic stability, reduce energy market uncertainty and prevent further loss of lives.
