U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are reportedly planning a visit to Kyiv in late August to mark Ukraine's independence anniversary.

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to visit Kyiv during the second half of August, according to reports citing sources familiar with the plans. The visit is intended to coincide with celebrations for the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence from the Soviet Union. While the trip has not been officially confirmed, Ukraine's Ambassador to the U.S. Olha Stefanishyna acknowledged the intention for the envoys to travel to the Ukrainian capital.

Background of the Planned Visit

The potential visit was reportedly brokered during a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on July 28. Prior to that meeting, Zelensky held discussions with Witkoff and Kushner regarding renewed peace efforts. Although the envoys have previously traveled to Russia, including a January 22 meeting with Vladimir Putin, they have not yet visited Kyiv.

Recent Diplomatic Developments

The report of the visit follows recent shifts in U.S.-Ukraine relations, including President Trump's announcement that Washington would grant Ukraine licenses to produce Patriot interceptors. Additionally, the U.S. Senate recently voted to advance a sanctions bill targeting countries that purchase Russian oil and gas, a measure intended to reduce revenue for Moscow's war efforts.