U.S. envoy returns to Russia as talks to end the war in Ukraine continue

By Charles Maynes,

Leila Fadel

Published December 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM EST

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is heading back to Moscow Monday, as the U.S. continues its efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

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Charles Maynes

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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