Overview
- Special Envoy Steve Witkoff reported sensing progress in the negotiations during remarks at the America Business Forum on November 6.
- He said technical teams need to finalize detailed discussions on security arrangements to create conditions for a deal between leaders.
- Witkoff described deep mutual mistrust between Russia and Ukraine as a major obstacle to advancing talks.
- He argued that both sides will ultimately view a continued military approach as harmful and will seek a diplomatic resolution.
- He linked further movement on Ukraine to a final resolution of the Israel–Hamas conflict, noting President Trump's intent to shift focus to Russia talks afterward.