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Peace in Ukraine Closer Than Ever Before — US Envoy to NATO

December 20, 2025 TASS Russian News Agency
Peace in Ukraine Closer Than Ever Before — US Envoy to NATO

The US envoy to NATO says the Ukrainian conflict is close to resolution.

SUMMARY

Matthew Whitaker, US Ambassador to NATO, asserts that the conflict in Ukraine is closer to an unprecedented resolution, and that the US administration will continue its efforts for peace. Vladimir Putin acknowledges President Trump's sincere efforts to end the conflict.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Matthew Whitaker states the Ukrainian conflict is closer to resolution than ever before.
  • The US administration will not give up its efforts to resolve the conflict.
  • Vladimir Putin highlights Donald Trump's serious and sincere efforts to end the conflict.

CORE SUBJECT

Resolution of the Ukrainian conflict

NEW YORK, December 20. /TASS/. The US Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, stated that the Ukrainian conflict is closer to being resolved than ever before.

"I think we are somewhat closer than ever. Obviously, the delicate nature now, and the nuances involved, will require everyone to roll up their sleeves. But I think if there is a chance for peace, certainly, we will push for it. And I think this is our chance," he said in an interview with Fox News.

Whitaker added that the US administration will not give up its efforts to resolve the conflict.

During the combined Direct Line Q&A session and the year-end press conference titled "Year in Review" on Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that US President Donald Trump "is making serious efforts to end this conflict" and is doing so "with complete sincerity."

KEYWORDS

Ukraine conflict peace Matthew Whitaker NATO Vladimir Putin Donald Trump

MENTIONED ENTITIES 5

Matthew Whitaker

👤 Person_Male

US Ambassador to NATO

NATO

🏛️ Organization

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Vladimir Putin

👤 Person_Male

President of Russia

Donald Trump

👤 Person_Male

President of the United States

Ukraine

📍 Location_Country

Country in conflict

NOTABLE QUOTES 2

"I think we are somewhat closer than ever. Obviously, the delicate nature now, and the nuances involved, will require everyone to roll up their sleeves. But I think if there is a chance for peace, certainly, we will push for it. And I think this is our chance."

— Matthew Whitaker optimistic

Context: Interview with Fox News

"Donald Trump is making serious efforts to end this conflict with complete sincerity."

— Vladimir Putin 2025-12-19 positive

Context: Year-end press conference "Year in Review"