Reports indicate that U.S. envoy Witkoff coached a high-ranking Kremlin official on how to frame a peace proposal for Ukraine aimed at influencing Trump. This coaching has raised concerns, as leaked details suggest Witkoff advised the Russian aide on praising Trump to facilitate negotiations. Despite the controversy surrounding these leaks, Trump has expressed optimism about progress in the peace talks, stating there are only a few sticking points remaining. However, significant obstacles remain, as the Kremlin pushed back against the leaked conversation, calling it an attempt to disrupt the dialogue. Trump is sending Witkoff to Moscow to continue these discussions, although he emphasized that he will only meet with Putin and Zelensky once a firm deal is in place. With the situation evolving, both sides appear to be striving for an agreement amidst ongoing military action.