Zelenskyy begins Kyiv talks with Witkoff, Kushner on ending the war
Talks began in Kyiv between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Zelenskyy said on Telegram on Sept. 6.
- Why it matters
- Direct talks between Ukraine's leadership and designated U.S. representatives signal a potential channel for negotiating an end to the conflict, with the U.S. positioned as an intermediary.
- Most affected
- Ukrainians under Russian attack — May face changed military circumstances depending on negotiation outcomes.
U.S. policymakers — Must decide what terms, if any, to support in peace discussions. - Likely next
- Whether the talks produce a joint statement, what terms Zelenskyy or the envoys publicly describe afterward, or whether further meetings are scheduled.
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