U.S. representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, with a planned meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
Key facts
- •Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Moscow for talks with Russian officials.
- •President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet with the U.S. envoys at the Kremlin.
- •Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated the envoys will travel to Kyiv on Sunday.
- •The Kremlin maintains its demand that Ukraine cede four regions and abandon NATO plans.
- •Russia ordered a three-day pause in strikes on Kyiv during the envoys' visit.
U.S. special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow on Saturday to hold talks regarding the war in Ukraine. They were met by Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev and are scheduled to meet with President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin later in the day.
Diplomatic Efforts and Proposals
President Donald Trump stated on Friday that the U.S. has a new proposal aimed at ending the conflict, which is now in its fifth year, though he provided no specific details. Following their visit to Moscow, the envoys are expected to travel to Ukraine on Sunday, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Military and Territorial Stance
Despite the diplomatic visit, significant differences remain between the two sides. The Kremlin maintains that its position—requiring Ukraine to cede four regions and abandon NATO membership plans—is unshakeable. A source close to the Kremlin indicated that President Putin remains focused on securing the remainder of the Donetsk region before considering any agreement regarding the front line.
Security and Recent Hostilities
Ahead of the envoys' visit to Kyiv, President Zelensky reported that Russia struck two Ukrainian airports. In response to the visit, the Kremlin stated that President Putin ordered the military to halt strikes on Kyiv for three days starting Saturday at midnight. Meanwhile, Russia continues to experience drone activity, with the Defense Ministry reporting 53 drones in its airspace on Saturday.
Timeline
- FridayPresident Trump suggested the U.S. has a new proposal to end the war.
- SaturdayU.S. envoys arrived in Moscow and a three-day pause in strikes on Kyiv began.
- SundayThe U.S. envoys are expected to fly to Ukraine.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Moscow Times.
