US envoys Witkoff and Kushner hold talks in Kyiv, seeking resolution in Russia-Ukraine conflict

Top United States envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, recently concluded a weekend of intensive diplomatic discussions in both Moscow and Kyiv, aiming to advance peace efforts in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The special representatives met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in Moscow, before traveling to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday, September 6, 2026. This renewed push by the Trump administration sought to find a resolution to the prolonged conflict.

During their meeting in Moscow, the US envoys presented a new peace proposal, with discussions described by Russian officials as "highly useful" and "substantive, very frank and constructive." Following their visit to the Russian capital, Witkoff and Kushner proceeded to Kyiv, where they held multiple rounds of talks with President Zelenskyy and other senior Ukrainian officials. Both Ukrainian and American delegations characterized these discussions as "meaningful" and "substantive," with a focus on security guarantees and a potential "peace package."

Despite the diplomatic flurry, no immediate breakthroughs were announced, with both sides acknowledging the complexity of the situation. The American envoys expressed optimism about the progress made and their hope for reviving trilateral negotiations involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy indicated that further meetings are expected with the US and European partners, while the core demands of Moscow and Kyiv, particularly regarding territorial concessions, continue to pose significant challenges to a lasting peace.