Who will visit Ukraine by December 31?Steve Witkoff

"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 envoy Steve Witkoff: The US delegation is holding "substantive" talks in Kyiv

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

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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

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.

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]

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

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 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]

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

Vladimir Putin's meeting with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner was meaningful, constructive, and extremely frank, said Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov. According to him, the US president's special envoys promised to use the Russian president's assessments of ways to resolve the conflict in their contacts tomorrow in Kiev. Subscribe to Kommersant in MAX | in Telegram [in reply to: "An important peacekeeping visit." This is how Russian presidential special envoy Kirill Dmitriev commented on his talks with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in the Kremlin. kadmitriev / X Subscribe to Kommersant in MAX | in Telegram]

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner meet with Putin in Russia again, ahead of their first-ever visit to Ukraine during peace effort

Trump’s negotiators head to the Kremlin as Russia and Ukraine trade attacks ahead of a critical weekend of diplomacy. • • Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner left a Moscow restaurant by motorcade Saturday for talks as the U.S. pushes a fresh proposal aimed at ending the war. • • They are expected in Ukraine on Sunday, where Zelenskyy says he will hear what comes out of the Moscow discussions. • • The talks come as the two sides remain far apart on the terms of any potential peace agreement.

Vladimir Putin's talks with US presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on the Ukrainian issue, which began in the Kremlin, have already lasted more than two hours. RBK channel on "Max" RBK app for iOS and Android [in reply to: At a meeting in the Kremlin, Steve Witkoff thanked Vladimir Putin for ceasing strikes on Kyiv for three days to hold talks. The request to cease strikes on Kyiv was received by Russia through official channels—both through the intelligence services and through the Foreign Ministry, Putin emphasized. On his instructions, the Russian military has not launched strikes since "zero hours today." He also noted that Ukraine has "significantly reduced strikes" on Russia, including Moscow. What else was said at the meeting between the Russian President and American negotiators: Contacts of this kind are always beneficial, Putin expressed confidence; Steve Witkoff conveyed to Putin the gratitude of the family of former Marine Robert Gilman for his release; Vladimir Putin clarified that Witkoff and Kushner will travel from Moscow to Kyiv; The Russian President acknowledged that he is comfortable working with Witkoff and Kushner. The Kremlin trusts them as mediators in the negotiation process on Ukraine. RBC channel on "Max" RBC app for iOS and Android]

Key statements during Vladimir Putin's meeting with Donald Trump's special envoys: Russia did not agree with Ukraine on the broader three-day ceasefire announced in Kyiv. Moscow will do everything in its power to ensure the security of the negotiating process and the US President's special envoys. Mr. Witkoff conveyed to the Russian President the gratitude of Mr. Gilman's family for his release. The request to stop the strikes on Kyiv came through official channels. Vladimir Putin emphasized that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will go to Kyiv after Moscow. The Russian leader said that Moscow is comfortable working with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Subscribe to Kommersant in MAX | in Telegram

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 • •

Live: #UKRAINE Donald Trump's emissaries (his son-in-law Jared Kushner and real estate entrepreneur Steve Witkoff) are to travel to Moscow and Kyiv with a plan "aimed at ending the war"...

Witkoff and Kushner are taking a proposal to end the war to Moscow and Kyiv, — Trump The US President was asked whether his representatives would bring new proposals during future visits. Trump replied that it was a specific proposal aimed at ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. He did not disclose its content, but again emphasized that he had already ended 8 wars and did not receive the Nobel Prize for it. Add News.LIVE as a source of reliable news on Google [in reply to: The US demanded that Ukraine and Russia stop attacks on Kyiv and Moscow, as well as oil refineries during the visit of Witkoff and Kushner, — The New York Times Negotiations on the trip have been going on for several weeks, while it has not yet been officially announced. Recall that earlier it became known that US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will visit Moscow on August 5, and Kyiv on August 6, while discussions are ongoing on alternative options for the trip to Ukraine due to "security concerns". Meanwhile, Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed his readiness not to strike at Russia during the visit of American negotiators. Add News.LIVE as a reliable news source on Google]

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

Today, it has been clearly established that U.S. envoys will be in Ukraine and Russia in the coming days. We have the details from the U.S. President’s team. We discussed today that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will visit Moscow and then Kyiv on Sunday. We are preparing for the visit. There was a meeting with our broad diplomatic team – specifically, those who work with the United States. And just as we did during previous diplomatic visits by the American side, we will ensure the normal functioning of Russian airspace so that the negotiators can arrive safely. We are looking out for them, not for Russia. There will be no air strikes from our side, and Russia must do the same, ensuring there are no air strikes from its side for the time needed to hold these talks and handle the logistical matters related to this American visit. Our goal is to make the visit and the talks with the U.S. side as constructive and substantive as possible. We need to look for real options for how to move this war toward an end. We will see what proposals Steve and Jared bring and what they are told in Moscow in response.

Today, it has been clearly established that U.S. envoys will be in Ukraine and Russia in the coming days. We have the details from the U.S. President’s team. We discussed today that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will visit Moscow and then Kyiv on Sunday. We are preparing for the visit. • • Just as we did during previous diplomatic visits by the American side, we will ensure the normal functioning of Russian airspace so that the negotiators can arrive safely. We are looking out for them, not for Russia. There will be no air strikes from our side, and Russia must do the same, ensuring there are no air strikes from its side for the time needed to hold these talks and handle the logistical matters related to this American visit. • • Our goal is to make the visit and the talks with the U.S. side as constructive and substantive as possible. We need to look for real options for how to move this war toward an end. We will see what proposals Steve and Jared bring and what they are told in Moscow in response.

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to visit Kyiv on Sunday, Zelenskyy says subscribe

Witkoff and Jared may visit Ukraine on Sunday - Zelensky "Today it has been clearly determined that American representatives will be in Ukraine and in Russia in the coming days. The details are from the American President's team. We discussed today that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will visit Moscow and on Sunday they will visit Kyiv. We are preparing for this visit," Zelensky said. He added that a meeting was held with the Ukrainian broad diplomatic team working with the United States Subscribe to Ukrinform | Facebook | X | YouTube [in reply to: Witkoff and Kushner to visit Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend for talks on ending the war, - Axios Witkoff and Kushner will travel on Friday, hold talks with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on Saturday, and meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Sunday. This will be the first visit by Washington envoys to Kyiv during Trump's current tenure. Subscribe to Ukrinform | Facebook | X | YouTube]

Today it has been clearly defined that American representatives will be in Ukraine and in Russia in the coming days. The details are from the American President's team. We discussed today that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will visit Moscow and on Sunday they will visit Kyiv. We are preparing for this visit. There was a meeting with our broad diplomatic team - precisely with those who work with America. And just as it was during previous diplomatic visits by the American side, we will ensure the normal functioning of Russian airspace so that the negotiators can arrive safely. We care about them, not Russia. There will be no air strikes from our side, and Russia must mirror this by ensuring silence without its air strikes for the time needed to hold these negotiations and resolve the logistical issues associated with this American visit. Our goal is to have the most constructive, meaningful visit and negotiations with the American side. We need to look for real options to bring this war to an end. We'll see what proposals Steve and Jared have and what they'll say to that in Moscow.

Donald Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are scheduled to visit Kyiv for the first time this Sunday.

New: Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are planning to visit Moscow and Kyiv in the coming days, a US official told CNN Friday. • • It would be their first visit to Ukraine • • Reporting w/ @IvanaKottasova & Victoria Butenko • •

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 •

Witkoff and Kushner head to Moscow and Kiev; Washington's new move to end the Ukraine war Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Moscow and then Kiev on September 5th and 6th to strengthen US efforts to mediate and resolve the Ukraine conflict. Read the full text in the link below... @Nournews_ir

Aug 31 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he held a "detailed and constructive" call with U.S. President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, and that the sides were working to finalize dates for their 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.

Postponement of the trip of Witkoff and Kushner to Russia and Ukraine The trip of Steve Witkoff, special envoy of Donald Trump and Jared Kushner, son-in-law of the US President, to Russia and Ukraine, which was proposed for the purpose of consultations on the war in Ukraine, has been postponed and a new date has not been announced. Read the full text in the link below... @Nournews_ir