"Economic incentives"... A source reveals to Ofoq News American efforts to end the Ukraine war

- An American official told the Ofoq News network that Steve Witkoff, the foreign envoy of US President Donald Trump, intends to go to Russia after the end of his meetings in Norway, on Tuesday, to “test” whether a new peace plan could form a basis for negotiations. The official added that Witkoff "hopes to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and present ideas that were developed in close consultation with Ukraine and European partners."

This visit comes in light of a new American effort to end the war, an effort that has widened the gap between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump recently presented a series of economic "lifebuoys" to Moscow, which included postponing the imposition of a new sanctions package and lifting restrictions on the sale of Russian diesel. At the same time, Trump accused Zelensky of "prolonging the war" and called for his replacement.

The official explained, "The plans that Witkof and his team are developing include new economic incentives aimed at moving the path to ending the conflict, as technical teams have worked over the past few days to formulate proposals that will be discussed during this week's meetings." The official indicated that there were “two parallel tracks” for the talks; The first is to establish security guarantees for Ukraine and establish an economic framework for the country’s reconstruction after the end of the war. The second track aims to create conditions for achieving a “lasting peace,” and includes presenting “a comprehensive proposal to Russia that addresses the issues necessary to end the war, establishes a new and sustainable security structure between Russia and Europe, and explores opportunities for economic cooperation in the post-war phase.”

During his visit to Russia, Witkoff intends to seek the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American citizen accused of fighting as a mercenary in the ranks of Ukraine. The US government classified Hubbard's detention as "unlawful detention."

It is noteworthy that Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, did not travel personally to Norway due to his infection with influenza, and only participated virtually.