US envoys Witkoff and Kushner set for talks in Kyiv after meeting with Putin in Moscow
Summary
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on September 5, 2026, to discuss peace efforts amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They are scheduled to visit Kyiv to continue talks as both sides have agreed to pause attacks on each other’s capitals during this diplomatic effort.Key Facts
- Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, envoys of President Donald Trump, met Putin in Moscow for over three hours on September 5, 2026.
- The meeting was described as constructive and frank but did not result in any public agreements.
- Putin and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to pause attacks on their capitals while peace talks continue.
- Witkoff and Kushner will visit Kyiv, marking their first trip to the Ukrainian capital during this conflict.
- The war has seen increased aerial attacks, including Russia’s use of jet-powered drones along a 775-mile front line.
- Washington’s efforts to mediate peace had slowed due to prior focus on the conflict involving Iran.
- Discussions included Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and economic topics, including potential joint projects between Russia and the U.S.
- This follows a previous visit by Witkoff and Kushner to Moscow in January 2026 for similar talks.
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