Ukraine and several European countries have shared a new peace plan with the United States to help end the war with Russia. At the same time, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. These important talks took place on Friday, April 25, 2025.
The US is also pushing its own idea to freeze the war. This plan includes Crimea and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. It shows strong efforts to find a peaceful solution.
Ukraine and Europe respond to US peace plan
Earlier this month, Steve Witkoff presented US President Donald Trump’s peace proposal in Paris. The meeting included Ukraine, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.
In response, Ukraine and the European Union shared their own peace ideas. According to Reuters, their plan has four key points:
- A full ceasefire
- Security guarantees for Ukraine
- Solutions for territorial issues
- Economic support for Ukraine
This plan highlights Ukraine and Europe’s goal to build lasting peace while protecting Ukraine’s rights.
US special envoy meets Putin in Moscow
On April 25, Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin held a meeting inside the Kremlin. Yury Ushakov, an aide to Putin, said the meeting lasted about three hours. He described the talks as constructive and useful, according to RIA Novosti.
Ushakov said the meeting helped bring US and Russian views closer, not just on Ukraine but also on other international matters.
This rare direct conversation shows how both sides are trying to keep communication open during tense times.
Trump pushes Zelenskyy to finalize minerals deal
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to quickly sign a rare earth minerals agreement with the United States.
Trump said that Ukraine had delayed signing the deal by about three weeks. He called for the papers to be finalized as soon as possible.
The minerals deal is seen as very important because rare earths are key for industries like technology, defense, and energy.
At the same time, Trump said that peace talks between Ukraine and Russia were going smoothly.
Russian general killed in car explosion near Moscow
In another serious development, a high-ranking Russian general was killed near Moscow.
The explosion happened in Balashikha, a town outside the capital. It occurred around 10:40 a.m. when the general was walking near a parked Volkswagen Golf.
Photos from the scene show that the car was packed with powerful explosives. Experts believe the bomb used grenade launcher parts.
Officials have not yet revealed the general’s name. Investigations are ongoing.
Peace talks continue as tensions rise
These talks and events show that peace efforts are gaining speed but also facing many challenges.
Ukraine and Europe are working to find a deal that protects Ukraine’s future. The US is trying to freeze the war quickly and avoid more destruction.
The meeting between Witkoff and Putin is an important sign that dialogue is still possible.
The world will be watching closely as efforts continue to bring peace to Ukraine in 2025.
