Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is 'disrespectful'
Summary
President Volodymyr Zelensky said it is disrespectful that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow but have not made official visits to Kyiv. Talks to end the war in Ukraine have faced challenges, especially over control of eastern Ukraine and other political demands. Meanwhile, fighting and attacks continue between Russian and Ukrainian forces.Key Facts
- US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow several times but never officially visited Kyiv.
- Zelensky called their absence from Kyiv "disrespectful" but acknowledged complex logistics.
- Witkoff is President Trump’s special envoy, and Kushner is his son-in-law.
- Ceasefire talks involving the US, Russia, and Ukraine started gaining momentum in late 2025 but stalled over key disagreements.
- Major issues include the future of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region and Russia’s call for regime change in Kyiv.
- The war began with Russia's full invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and has lasted over four years.
- Russia controls large parts of eastern Ukraine, and fighting continues along a long front line.
- Ukraine has increased drone attacks on Russian energy sites, affecting about 20% of Russia’s export capacity.
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