Bangladesh, April 25 -- In a development that could dramatically alter the trajectory of the war in Ukraine, Steve Witkoff, the special envoy appointed by US President Donald Trump, arrived in Moscow on April 25 to hold high-stakes talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This marks Witkoffs fourth visit to Russia in recent months and underscores the Trump administrations determination to broker a peace agreement one that is increasingly drawing criticism from Ukraine and its Western allies.

The visit comes amid reports that Washington is exerting heavy pressure on Kiev to accept what it calls a “final offer” for peace. The proposed framework, though not officially published, is said to involve a US-backed recognition of ...