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Trump's Envoys Head to Ukraine After Putin Talks
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner plan to visit Moscow and Kyiv on September 5 and 6 to push for a diplomatic end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
- The Kyiv stop would be their first visit to Ukraine since the war began.
- At least 53 people have been killed in Kyiv city and region since August 27.
- Russia's state news agency TASS first reported the September 5-6 dates, citing unnamed sources.
- Zelensky confirmed the visit during his Thursday nightly address.
Why it matters: The envoys arrive as Moscow escalates attacks on Ukrainian cities and both sides harden positions.
- Putin has demanded Kyiv cede large territories, abandon NATO ambitions, and cut its military — terms Ukraine has rejected.
- Ukraine has intensified long-range strikes deep into Russian territory, hitting oil and refining facilities.
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Reuters1w+Putin comunica a enviados EEUU Witkoff y Kushner que la situación en Ucrania es "difícil"Deutsche Welle1w+US envoys meet with Putin, leave Russia for KyivBloomberg1w+Russia, Ukraine Exchange Strikes as US Envoys Head for KyivBBC News1w+Russia-Ukraine war: US envoys set for Ukraine talks after Putin meetingFrance 241w+'A bad sign': US envoys head to Kyiv after three-hour talks with PutinJerusalem Post1w+Kremlin-Washington talks conclude after reportedly productive meeting between US, Russian diplomatsThe Hill1w+Russia calls talks with US envoys “useful”Times of Israel1w+US envoys discussed ‘substantive plans’ with Putin for ending Ukraine war, White House saysAssociated Press1w+Putin recibe a enviados de EEUU en el Kremlin para retomar conversaciones sobre el fin de la guerraAxios1w+Witkoff and Kushner meet with Putin about ending Ukraine warCTV News1w+Putin meets with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin for renewed talks on ending the war in UkraineJapan Times1w+Kremlin says Ukraine talks with U.S. envoys were useful, but no signs of breakthroughChristian Science Monitor1w+Putin meets with US envoys for renewed talks on ending the war in UkraineFinancial Times1w+Trump envoys arrive in Moscow with Ukraine peace proposalFortune1w+U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner meet with Putin again, ahead of their first-ever visit to Ukraine during peace effort | FortuneIBTimes1w+Putin Pauses Strikes On Ukraine As US Envoys Arrive. Hope Flickers.NPR1w+US envoys in Moscow in new push for peace between Russia and UkrainePBS NewsHour1w+Putin orders a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv as U.S. envoys visit Russia and UkraineScripps News1w+Zelenskyy offers pause in airstrikes during US envoys’ Moscow tripSemafor1w+Russia, Ukraine eye diplomacy effortThe National Desk1w+US envoys meet with Putin in new push to end Ukraine warUSA Today1w+Trump’s envoys land in Moscow for Ukraine war talks with PutinWFLA News Channel 81w+Putin meets with US envoys at the Kremlin for renewed talks on ending the war in UkraineWPLG Local 101w+Putin meets with US envoys at the Kremlin for renewed talks on ending the war in UkraineYahoo News1w+US envoys Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Moscow for talks on peace in Ukraine, sources say
Left coverage, 13 sources: The left frames the visits as a diplomatic gesture unlikely to produce results, given Putin's maximalist demands and ongoing Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilians.
CNN1w+Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Moscow with plan to end war ahead of visit to KyivThe Independent1w+US envoys Witkoff and Kushner set for talks in Kyiv after meeting with Putin in MoscowThe Boston Globe1w+Witkoff, Kushner set for talks in Kyiv after meeting with PutinAl Jazeera1w+Russia’s Putin meets US envoys to discuss Trump proposal to end Ukraine warThe New York Times1w+Here Is Where Ukraine Peace Talks Stand, as a New Round ApproachesABC News1w+Witkoff, Kushner meet with Putin to discuss Ukraine warMediaite1w+JUST IN: Putin Announces Temporary Ceasefire While U.S. Envoys Visit Ukrainian CapitalMSNBC1w+U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner set for talks in Kyiv after meeting with Putin in MoscowThe Guardian1w+Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner land in Moscow aiming to revive Ukraine talksLos Angeles Times1w+Putin, Zelensky pause strikes on Kyiv and Moscow as U.S. envoys visitPolitical Wire1w+Putin Orders No Airstrikes On Kyiv While U.S. Envoys VisitRaw Story1w+'Stop pretending': MAGA firebrand unloads on Jared Kushner for Russia visitTime1w+Putin Pauses Strikes on Kyiv as Trump Envoys Visit Russia and Ukraine
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The Epoch Times1w+Kremlin Says Peace Talks Useful as US Envoys Leave Moscow for KyivJust the News1w+Putin pauses strikes on Kyiv as Witkoff and Kushner arrive in RussiaNewsmax1w+US Envoys Meet Putin in Bid to Revive Ukraine TalksWashington Examiner1w+Putin orders pause in Ukraine strikes as Witkoff and Kushner arrive in MoscowBreitbart News1w+VIDEO: Trump Envoys Witkoff, Kushner Arrive in Moscow for Peace TalksDaily Mail1w+Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff meet Putin and speak for more than three hours in top secret talks... as Russian president gives two-word summation of Ukraine warNew York Post1w+Ukraine talks with US envoys were useful; no sign of breakthrough, Kremlin saysThe Gateway Pundit1w+Breaking: Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner Meet with Putin at Kremlin – Putin Agrees to Ceasefire in Ukraine-Russian War for Three Days * The Gateway Pundit * by Jim HoftZeroHedge1w+US Envoys Witkoff, Kushner Land In Moscow For Peace Talks As Putin Halts Attacks On KievConservative Treehouse1w+Russia and Ukraine Pause Military Strikes as U.S. Peace Emissaries, Witkoff and Kushner Visit Moscow and Kyiv - The Last RefugeFox News1w+Trump negotiators Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Moscow as US pushes for end to Russia-Ukraine warIndependent Journal Review1w+World Putin Orders 72-Hour Kyiv Pause Amid US Talks Putin ordered a three-day halt to ...National Post1w+U.S. envoys in Moscow as Russia and Ukraine vow not to hit capitals during talksNTD1w+Putin Meets US Envoys as Russia Halts Strikes on Kyiv for 72 HoursOne America News1w+Putin and Zelensky pause strikes ahead of visits from Witkoff and Kushner over the weekendThe American Conservative1w+Witkoff and Kushner Meet Putin in MoscowThe Washington Times1w+Putin and Zelenskyy agree to pause strikes on Kyiv and Moscow during talks with U.S. envoysWall Street Journal1w+Putin to Meet Trump Envoys as U.S. Pushes to Revive Ukraine Peace Talks
What’s next: Zelensky said Ukraine will clear its drones from Russian airspace to allow the diplomats safe passage to Moscow.
- No ceasefire framework or negotiating agenda has been made public ahead of the visits.
- Will either side signal any shift in its core demands during the meetings?
- What, if any, concrete proposal will the U.S. envoys bring to Moscow and Kyiv?
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