European officials are reportedly considering candidates to engage in direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding a potential Ukraine peace deal, a move that has gained urgency following U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff’s recent trip to Russia.

Witkoff reportedly proposed a three-way summit involving President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to advance ceasefire discussions, though the specific details and outcomes of these diplomatic efforts remain unconfirmed.