Edge of Peace: U.S. Envoy on Ukraine Conflict Resolution

Outgoing U.S. Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg claims a resolution to the Ukraine conflict is 'very close,' with major focus on Donbas territory and Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Despite U.S. optimism, the Kremlin insists on 'radical changes' to proposals. Over 2 million casualties have resulted from the conflict.

The outgoing U.S. special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, has announced that a resolution to the ongoing Ukraine conflict is nearing completion, dependent on addressing two central issues: the future of the Donbas region and control over Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe.

Despite optimism from the U.S., with President Trump eager to be remembered as a 'peacemaker,' the Kremlin demands radical revisions to the proposals. A vast number of casualties have underscored the war's severity, with over two million injured or killed since its onset.

Meetings between Kremlin officials, including President Vladimir Putin, and U.S. representatives indicate complex negotiations continue, especially concerning territorial claims. U.S. proposals have caused concern among Ukrainian and European officials due to perceived concessions to Russian demands.

(With inputs from agencies.)