US Envoy Witkoff Pursues Putin Meeting After Ukraine Peace Talks

US envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet Vladimir Putin following "constructive" talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Oslo, where officials said Ukraine presented new proposals toward potential engagement with Russia. The diplomatic move signals intensifying efforts to broker negotiations in the Ukraine conflict. The development carries implications for EU security and the broader geopolitical alignment in Europe.

Byte's take

Washington's dealmaking on Ukraine risks sidelining Brussels just when Europe needs a seat at the table.