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Ukraine war: US envoy Jared Kushner hopes talks in Kyiv will have yielded "new avenues"

"US sanctions against Russia became part of the discussions." Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. They then traveled to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The blitz diplomacy by US President Donald Trump's envoys attracted considerable attention from many international media outlets, which expressed hope that it would help achieve a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Axios (Arlington, USA): "Witkoff and Kushner want to resume direct talks between Russia and Ukraine after they were suspended six months ago and fighting escalated in the lead-up to winter. In recent days, Russia has increased drone and missile strikes in Ukraine, including Kyiv and other major cities. The Trump envoys' trip to Kyiv will be the highest-level visit since the start of President Trump's second term. Gene Lang, the Treasury Department's acting head of sanctions, joined Whitkoff and Kushner on the trip. Lang participated in a preparatory meeting with Putin's envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, but did not attend the meeting with Putin. Lang's participation suggests that US sanctions against Russia were part of the discussions. The Wall Street Journal (New York, USA): "This visit marks the most significant attempt this year to restart peace talks between the warring neighbors. It comes just over a week after CIA Director John Ratcliffe spent several hours in Moscow negotiating with his Russian counterpart. According to sources, Ratcliffe warned Russia against escalation and called for a resumption of the stalled peace process. The diplomatic push coincides with a new, more deadly phase of the war, in which drones and missiles from both sides are increasingly hitting civilian targets. For much of this year, resolving the conflict in Ukraine took a back seat to the war in Iran as Washington focused on efforts to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Al Jazeera (Doha, Qatar): Some analysts argue that the Kremlin's expectations for this particular visit by American envoys are actually less pessimistic. Previous trips by Witkoff and Kushner failed to produce any progress, yet Putin believes Russia has a military advantage on the battlefield. According to Al Jazeera's Kyiv correspondent Audrey McAlpine, many in Ukraine believe that "foreign diplomats need to come here to fully understand the scale of the war, so it's crucial for Ukrainian officials to have U.S. representatives here." BBC (London, UK): Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on September 6, "discussing substantive plans for further action with Putin on Saturday," the White House press service reported. It's unclear what those plans are, but an announcement is expected in the coming weeks as efforts to end the war in Ukraine gain momentum. This is the first trip of US President Donald Trump's chief negotiators to the Ukrainian capital. According to Russian state media, Saturday's talks in Moscow lasted three hours and took place behind closed doors at Putin's official residence in the center of the Russian capital. Details are still being finalized, but both sides expressed generally positive views without going into detail. Paris Match (Paris, France): For John Sawers, the former head of MI6, peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are possible, but have little chance of success. The damage accumulated on both sides could pave the way for peace talks only by the end of 2027. He stated that an agreement between the two countries was not possible until next spring. A return to "a level of hostility comparable to the post-2014 level" might be "the best we can hope for" in the current circumstances, he added. Press Service of the President of the Russian Federation Follow Kommersant on MAX | Telegram

US Presidential Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks with Ukrainian representatives in Kyiv. During the dialogue, the parties addressed issues related to ending the Ukrainian conflict. Kyiv regime leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in the talks. The first round of talks has been completed. Representatives of European countries will participate in the second round. Following the first part of the meeting, US Presidential Special Envoy Jarred Kushner expressed hope for progress in resolving the Ukrainian conflict. The American negotiators arrived in the Ukrainian capital this morning by train from Poland. On September 5, Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin with Witkoff and Kushner. Steve Witkoff thanked the Russian president for the meeting and noted that the American side had been looking forward to these talks. In Moscow, American representatives formulated a number of considerations regarding possible ways to resolve the conflict. The Americans took note that Kyiv had stopped hiding its true nature by reburying one of the most important Nazi war criminals. The Russian side assessed the situation unfolding during the SVO. More IZ RU news in MAX

In Washington's efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's special envoys, arrived in Kiev after meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. More details with Leili Nikfar, Iran International correspondent

The first round of negotiations with Trump's representatives has ended - sources The first round of negotiations of the Ukrainian delegation led by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and the representatives of President Trump Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have ended in Kyiv. Interfax-Ukraine was informed about this by an informed source.... #usa #ukraine #negotiations @interfax_uk

New: Senior UK and European officials are taking part in the talks between Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv today • • National security adviser Jonathan Powell is involved along with other European NSAs

US envoys meet with Zelensky Donald Trump's special envoys met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev on Sunday. Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff had held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow for about three hours before traveling to Kiev; a meeting that, according to some sources, did not lead to significant progress towards resolving the war. #IRNA_World @IRNA_1313

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Live: #UKRAINE Talks between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, have begun in Kyiv...

After several visits to Russia over the last 1.5 years, U.S. peace envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv today, marking their first-ever official visit to the Ukrainian capital.

Zelensky: Negotiations with Witkoff and Kushner have begun Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted a video on Telegram of the meeting of US President's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and their visit to Sofia Kyivska. "Negotiations have begun," Zelensky signed this post with the video.... #usa #special envoys #zelensky @interfax_uk

Budanov: Representatives of France, Great Britain and Germany are now in Kyiv, we are all working together for peace in Ukraine Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov, who met with US President's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the train station in Kyiv, reported that representatives of France, Great Britain and Germany are also in the Ukrainian capital. "I am glad to welcome the American delegation led by Stephen Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Kyiv. A busy day and important negotiations are ahead," Budanov wrote in a telegram on Sunday. ...

Negotiations have begun in Ukraine with US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and the American leader's son-in-law Jared Kushner, who arrived in Kyiv today by train. "Negotiations have begun," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on his Telegram channel. This is Witkoff and Kushner's first visit to Ukraine. The day before, they arrived in Moscow, where they met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin. RBC Channel on "Max" RBC app for iOS and Android [in reply to: US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and the American leader's son-in-law Jared Kushner have arrived in Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian representatives. The American negotiators arrived by train. They were met at the train station by Rustem Umerov, head of the Ukrainian Foreign Intelligence Service; Kirill Budanov, head of the Ukrainian presidential office; and David Arakhamia, head of the Servant of the People faction. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined them later. Photo: Alina Smutko / Reuters RBK Channel on Max RBK app for iOS and Android]

Glad to welcome the U.S. delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Kyiv. • A busy day and important negotiations lie ahead. • Representatives of our European partners – France, the United Kingdom, and Germany – are also in Kyiv. • Together, we are all working to achieve a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.

I am pleased to welcome the American delegation, led by Stephen Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to Kyiv. A busy day and important negotiations lie ahead. Representatives of our European partners: France, Great Britain, and Germany are also in Kyiv. We are all working together to achieve a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.

Representatives of France, Great Britain and Germany also arrived in Kyiv for negotiations, — Budanov Head of the OP Kyrylo Budanov welcomed the American delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and announced "a busy day and important negotiations."

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv, The Kyiv Independent reports. They arrived in the city by train. They were met by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android [in reply to: Putin's conversation with Whitkoff and Kushner lasted more than three hours, said Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov. Putin told them about the situation in the combat zone and confirmed his intention to continue working together with the Americans to find political and diplomatic ways out of the conflict in Ukraine. The conversation was "meaningful, constructive, extremely frank and confidential," Ushakov emphasized. According to him, the American representatives had seriously prepared for the trip: "They not only expressed their traditional interest in a speedy end to hostilities, but also formulated a number of considerations regarding possible ways of achieving a settlement." This is already the eighth visit of Whitkoff and Kushner to Russia. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS Application | [Android]

FWD from Kyrylo Budanov: I am pleased to welcome the American delegation led by Stephen Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Kyiv. A busy day and important negotiations lie ahead. Representatives of our European partners: France, Great Britain, and Germany are also in Kyiv. We are all working together to achieve a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.

Reuters reported that the national security advisers of Britain, France, and Germany are in Kiev at the same time as Trump's special envoys, Steve Whittaker and Jared Kushner.

War in Ukraine: US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Kyiv, a first since the start of the conflict.

American negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv. The previous day, the US special envoys held nearly three hours of talks with Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin. After the meeting, they traveled to Vnukovo International Airport, from where they flew to Poland and landed at Rzeszow International Airport. Then Whitkoff and Kushner took a train to the capital of Ukraine. BAZA on Telegram BAZA on MAX [in reply to: Putin's talks with Whitkoff and Kushner in the Kremlin ended after almost three hours. Key points: — Putin said that Russia has not struck targets in Kyiv since the beginning of the day, and Ukraine has significantly reduced the number of attacks in response. — Whitkoff thanked Putin for the three-day pause in strikes on Kyiv during the talks. — Whitkoff conveyed to Putin the gratitude of the family of former US Marine Gilman for his release. — Putin noted that Trump continues to try to contribute to the settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. BAZA on Telegram BAZA on MAX]

NEW: Special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrive in Ukraine for meetings in an effort to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

War in Ukraine: US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Kyiv, the first time since the start of the conflict

US representatives Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrive in Kyiv for the first time after meeting with Putin in Moscow @isna94

New: The main meeting between President Zelenskyy and his team and Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have begun inside Kyiv’s historic St. Sophia Cathedral complex, the presidential office tells @FT.

Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived by train in Kyiv on their first visit to the Ukrainian capital, according to the office of President Zelenskyy. • • More here via @FT @fabrice_deprez:

US Presidential Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv. Subscribe to Kommersant on MAX | on Telegram

Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Kyiv US President's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky. A video of their meeting at the railway station was published, in particular, by the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov.... #usa #kushner #witkoff @interfax_uk

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US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and the American leader's son-in-law, entrepreneur Jared Kushner, arrived in Kyiv by train via Rzeszow. Zvezdanews on MAX

FWD from Rustem Umerov: We welcome representatives of the US President Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Kyiv We continue close coordination on further steps to end the war.

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv

Steve Whitaker and Jared Kushner, Trump's special representatives, arrived in Kiev.

We welcome representatives of the US President, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to Kyiv We continue close coordination on further steps to end the war.

US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff and the American leader's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, arrived in Kyiv for a meeting with Ukrainian representatives. RBK Channel on "Max" RBK app for iOS and Android

US President's Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner Arrive in Kyiv for Talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ukrinform Subscribe to Ukrinform | Facebook | X | YouTube

Live: #UKRAINE President Donald Trump's emissaries, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, arrived in Kyiv after their visit to Moscow yesterday.

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv, reports The Kyiv Independent subscribe

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were accompanied by representatives of the National Security Council, the State Department, and the Treasury Department on their trip to Moscow for talks, Axios journalist Barak Ravid reported, citing a White House spokesman. From the Russian side, in addition to Vladimir Putin, the meeting in the Kremlin was attended by his aide Yuri Ushakov and the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Kirill Dmitriev. Ushakov called the meeting timely and useful. RBC Channel on Max RBC app for iOS and Android [in reply to: The talks between US presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and Vladimir Putin on Ukraine were "meaningful," and further steps will be announced in the coming weeks, Reuters and Axios journalist Barak Ravid reported, citing a White House spokesman. The meeting between American negotiators and the Russian president took place yesterday in the Kremlin. From Moscow, Witkoff and Kushner headed to Kyiv to meet with the Ukrainian president. RBC Channel on Max RBC app for iOS and Android]

The talks between US presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and Vladimir Putin on Ukraine were "substantive," and further steps will be announced in the coming weeks, Reuters and Axios journalist Barak Ravid reported, citing a White House spokesman. The meeting between American negotiators and the Russian president took place the day before in the Kremlin. From Moscow, Witkoff and Kushner headed to Kyiv to meet with the Ukrainian president. RBC Channel on "Max" RBC app for iOS and Android [in reply to: Vladimir Putin's talks with US presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have concluded, RIA Novosti reports. The American negotiators have left the Kremlin, a TASS correspondent reports. The meeting lasted more than 3 hours. Photo: Kirill Dmitriev/X RBC Channel on "Max" RBC app for iOS and Android]

After meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow yesterday, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be in Kyiv on Sunday.

The United States and Russia discussed the next steps in negotiations on Ukraine, the press service of the US presidential administration reported. They added that they will be announced in the coming weeks. The press service's comment is cited by Reuters. Subscribe to Kommersant in MAX | in Telegram [in reply to: Vladimir Putin's meeting with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner was meaningful, constructive, and extremely frank, said Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov. "Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner promised to use during tomorrow's contacts in Kiev the observations and assessments we received personally from the Russian President regarding the path to a lasting peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine," he noted. What else did Yuri Ushakov say following the talks: Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner came to Moscow on behalf of Donald Trump and have seriously prepared for the visit. Vladimir Putin, at the beginning of the conversation, assessed their role in the talks. Vladimir Putin noted the importance of eliminating the root causes of the Ukrainian conflict. The Russian President during the talks gave a comprehensive assessment of the situation in the North-Eastern Military District and noted the successes of the Russian troops. Mr. Putin confirmed his intention to conduct dialogue with the United States on the Ukrainian settlement. Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will maintain personal contacts. Work through Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will continue. The negotiations were not limited to Ukraine; possible large-scale Russian-American projects were discussed. The negotiations were beneficial for both sides. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner "took note" of Vladimir Putin's words that "the Kiev regime has already stopped hiding its essence, having taken up the reburial of some of the main Nazi criminals." Subscribe to Kommersant in MAX | [on Telegram]

Commentary by Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov following Vladimir Putin's meeting with US Presidential Special Envoy Steven Witkoff and entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Affinity Partners Jared Kushner (September 6, 2026) Yu.V. Ushakov: Everyone is well aware that, on the instructions of the US President, his representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow on September 5 to continue dialogue on resolving the crisis in Ukraine and discuss other pressing issues. This is their eighth visit to our country. President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin received the American representatives, and at the very beginning of the conversation, he publicly assessed this mediation channel and the role of the American negotiators. Of course, I conveyed my best wishes to President Donald Trump, thanking him for his efforts in the context of the Ukrainian settlement and his sincere desire to facilitate a swift and mutually acceptable outcome. The conversation lasted more than three hours—three hours and ten minutes, to be precise. It was substantive, constructive, extremely frank, and confidential. The discussion, covering extremely serious matters, continued both at work and in an informal setting around the dinner table. In terms of the substance of the discussions, the Russian side provided clear and comprehensive assessments of the situation unfolding during the special military operation. In particular, the Russian army's significant advances in the combat zone were noted, confidence in achieving its goals was expressed, and, of course, the need to address all root causes of the conflict was emphasized. Our President confirmed his commitment to continuing to work with the Americans to find political and diplomatic solutions. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner promised to use the observations and assessments we received personally from the Russian President regarding the path to a lasting peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine during their contacts in Kyiv tomorrow. Incidentally, our American colleagues have made serious preparations for this trip. Not only did they express their traditional interest in a speedy end to hostilities, but they also formulated a number of considerations regarding possible paths to a settlement. It is worth noting that the Americans took note of one point that our President specifically drew attention to, namely, that the Kiev regime has already stopped hiding its essence, having begun the reburial of some of the most important Nazi criminals. The talks that took place were not limited to an exchange of views on the settlement of the Ukrainian crisis; economic issues and possible large-scale mutually beneficial Russian-American projects were discussed in some detail. The talks were timely and very useful for both sides. It was confirmed that the Presidents of our two countries will continue to maintain personal contacts, and that work through Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will continue. #RussiaUSA

Footage of Vladimir Putin's meeting with Donald Trump's special envoys Highlights: — Vladimir Putin noted that Trump is not stopping his attempts to contribute to the settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, and that contacts of this kind are always beneficial. — Witkoff and Kushner will go to Kyiv after Moscow. — Witkoff thanked Putin for the meeting and for the ceasefire in Kyiv for three days to hold talks. — Putin stated that the Russian Army had not struck targets in Kyiv since midnight today — the Ukrainian side in response also significantly reduced the number of attacks, Putin noted SHOT in MAX: [in reply to: Vladimir Putin began a meeting in the Kremlin with US Presidential Special Representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. At the start of the talks, the Russian president called the situation they were about to discuss difficult. SHOT in MAX:

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on his Telegram channel that Ukraine, following Russia, will "observe the ceasefire on cities involved in the peace process." According to him, this restriction will remain in effect until Monday. He said he had contacted US Presidential Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who are in Moscow. They, he said, have already begun working with the Russian side. The Ukrainian side is expecting Witkoff and Kushner in Kyiv on September 6 and is ready for substantive talks, he added. Vladimir Putin had earlier ordered a three-day suspension of airstrikes on Kyiv in preparation for the arrival of an American delegation. The Americans arrived in Moscow on September 5, and the Russian leader will meet with them on the same day, the Kremlin confirmed. RBK channel on "Max" RBK app for iOS and Android

FWD from Mehr International: Putin to meet with US envoys today The Kremlin spokesman announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner today. Today, Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian President's Special Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries and the Head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, welcomed Witkoff and Kushner at the airport. The US envoys are scheduled to leave for Kiev after Moscow. mehrnews.com/x3cYLc @MehrnewsIntl

Putin ordered no strikes on Kyiv for three days starting at midnight. Dmitry Peskov reported that the temporary suspension is related to the preparation and conduct of meetings in the Ukrainian capital between American negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The Russian president will also receive both representatives today. BAZA on Telegram BAZA on MAX [in reply to: American negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will arrive in Moscow today. Their plane will land at Vnukovo. A motorcade has left for the airport. Donald Trump previously stated that they would bring proposals for a peaceful settlement of the military actions in Ukraine to the Russian capital. UPD: American negotiators have arrived in Moscow. BAZA on Telegram BAZA on MAX]

Zelenskiy said that Russia hit Ukraine's airports in the capital Kyiv and the nearby town of Boryspil ahead of U.S. envoys' visit. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to arrive in Moscow today, before heading to Kyiv tomorrow. • • As always, it looks very promising • •

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposes a ceasefire with Russia during US envoys Steve Wittkopf and Jared Kushner's visit to Kyiv and Moscow.

Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces visit from Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Sunday

BREAKING: President Trump's envoy's Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel this weekend to Moscow and Kyiv for talks on ending the war, U.S. officials said. My story on @axios •

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a telephone conversation with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, saying that negotiations between the US and Ukrainian teams are continuing and that the two sides are setting a date for Witkoff and Kushner's visit to Ukraine.

Ukraine and the United States agree on the date of the visit of Trump representatives to Ukraine, — Zelensky The President had a telephone conversation with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. According to him, the dialogue between the negotiating teams is ongoing, and now the parties are discussing the date of the trip. This trip would be very useful for working out solutions for peace, — Zelensky noted. He also told Trump representatives about the Russian air strikes and the situation on the front. According to the President, Russia's achievements are insignificant and are being given to it at the cost of huge losses. The teams will remain in touch to work out the agenda and schedule of further contacts. Add News.LIVE as a reliable news source on Google

Good phone call with President Trump's representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. It was detailed and constructive. It is important that the dialogue between the US and Ukrainian negotiating teams continues, and now we are talking about setting a date for a visit to Ukraine. This trip would be very useful for working out solutions for peace. I also informed about the situation on the battlefield, where Russia's gains are insignificant and are achieved at the cost of huge losses, as well as about air strikes. Steve and Jared know a lot of details. The teams will be in touch to work out the agenda and determine the most convenient schedule for further communication. Thank you to President Trump, Steve and Jared, and everyone in the United States who is working to make peace our common achievement.

TASS news agency, citing an informed source, said: The trip of Steve Witkoff, the US President's special envoy, and Jared Kushner, Trump's senior advisor, to Kiev and Moscow has been postponed.