Steve Witkoff

Me at the president, with Jared at the president's direction, while working so hard for the peace, we hope that'll occur.

We think people, you're right, are suffering on both sides.

It's cold there.

And not to have heat is terrible.

And we've got to correct all of these things.

But a peace deal corrects it.

And the president is focused on that peace deal.

It's a very, very important part of his agenda.

I think that they've asked for the meeting.

The Russians have invited us to come.

And that's a significant statement from them.

And Kirill was here yesterday and working on this with us.

So I think everybody is embedded in the process and wants to see a peace deal happen.

Following the latest round of talks in Paris, U.S.

Special Envoy Steve Witkops says partners are largely finished on an agreement for security protocols for Ukraine.

Under the framework, British and French troops could operate in Ukraine, with the U.S.

leading a monitoring and verification of any ceasefire.

Witkoff says negotiators are also closing in on a prosperity agreement to restart Ukraine's post-war economy.

At the White House, Jared Halpern, Fox News.

We think we're largely finished with security protocols, which are important so that the people of Ukraine know that when this ends, it ends forever.