Trump envoys Witkoff, Kushner to visit Russia and Ukraine in coming days
US President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to arrive in Kyiv for a first-time visit on Sunday, several sources reported. Witkoff and Kushner – Trump's son-in-law – have been involved in shuttle diplomacy between Russia and Ukraine, travelling to Moscow multiple times, and are expected to visit Kyiv this weekend. FRANCE…
- Why it matters
- The visit marks the first time either envoy has gone to Ukraine while conducting shuttle diplomacy between Moscow and Kyiv, potentially signalling a new phase in US-brokered negotiations over the conflict.
- Most affected
- Ukraine's government — Direct engagement with Trump's representatives on conflict resolution efforts.
Russia — Potential leverage point in ongoing shuttle negotiations with US envoys. - Likely next
- Whether the envoys meet with Ukrainian leadership and what statements or outcomes they announce following the visit.
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