U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner set for talks in Kyiv after meeting Putin in Moscow
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to arrive in Kyiv on Sunday in their first visit to the Ukrainian capital as part of a renewed push for peace in Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- Why it matters
- The envoys carry positions from both Moscow and Washington to Kyiv, potentially reshaping negotiations over the ongoing invasion.
- Most affected
- Ukrainian officials and military — Will learn directly what terms Moscow and Washington are considering for settlement.
Russian government — Their negotiating position is being presented to Ukraine through American intermediaries. - Likely next
- Whether the envoys' meetings produce a stated negotiating framework or timeline for further talks.
Also reported by: France 24, NBC News, The Hill, The Independent, The Moscow Times, The Straits Times, Local 10, KPRC 2, Local 4 Detroit, News4JAX, KSAT 12, UPI, Kyiv Post
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