Executive Branch

US Working ‘Quietly’ on Russia–Ukraine Peace Plan: White House

Trump ’supports this plan,‘ White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. ’It’s a good plan for both Russia and Ukraine.’
US Working ‘Quietly’ on Russia–Ukraine Peace Plan: White House
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a news briefing at the White House on Nov. 12, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
Emel Akan
Emel Akan
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WASHINGTON—The Trump administration has been working with both Russia and Ukraine over the past month to develop a peace plan aimed at ending the conflict in Eastern Europe, the White House confirmed on Nov. 20 following media reports of a leaked proposal.

Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have been working on a peace plan “quietly” for the past month, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a news briefing.
Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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