According to US officials revealed to the European side, US Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe is preparing to take on a larger role in the tripartite negotiations between the US, Russia, and Ukraine in an attempt to push forward the already stalled diplomatic process and end this conflict that has continued for four and a half years. Five people familiar with the relevant plans said that the White House is considering reducing the participation of US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. The two have been leading negotiations between the US and Moscow and Kiev until now. Officials close to Ratcliffe told European colleagues that he will be more responsible for shuttle diplomacy between Russia and Ukraine — this work is currently handled by Witkoff and Kushner, and he will also maintain contacts with intelligence agents from both countries. Both the White House and the CIA declined to comment on this personnel adjustment. According to people familiar with the matter, Trump has yet to make a final decision.

According to US officials revealed to the European side, US Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe is preparing to take on a greater role in the tripartite negotiations between the US, Russia, and Ukraine in an attempt to push forward the already stalled diplomatic process and end this conflict that has continued for four and a half years. Five people familiar with the relevant plans said that the White House is considering reducing the participation of US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. The two have been leading negotiations between the US and Moscow and Kiev until now. Officials close to Ratcliffe told European colleagues that he will be more responsible for shuttle diplomacy between Russia and Ukraine — this work is currently handled by Witkoff and Kushner, and he will also maintain contacts with intelligence agents from both countries. Both the White House and the CIA declined to comment on this personnel adjustment. According to people familiar with the matter, Trump has yet to make a final decision.