Russia-Ukraine War: Donald Trump Sends Envoys to Moscow, Kyiv With ‘Idea for Peace’
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Friday that special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are traveling to Moscow and Kyiv carrying a new U.S. proposal aimed at bringing an end to the four-year Russia-Ukraine war.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Friday that special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are traveling to Moscow and Kyiv carrying a new U.S. proposal aimed at bringing an end to the four-year Russia-Ukraine war. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump expressed optimism about the mission, stating that the envoys carry "an idea for peace" intended to break the prolonged diplomatic stalemate between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Envoys Mobilize for High-Stakes Peace Push
The diplomatic trip marks the first time Kushner and Witkoff will travel to Kyiv since Trump resumed office, following previous preliminary discussions held with officials in Moscow. According to U.S. officials and diplomatic schedules, the delegation is slated to meet with Russian leaders at the Kremlin on Saturday before heading to the Ukrainian capital on Sunday to meet with Zelensky. Trump Confirms US Envoys Witkoff, Kushner Visit to Moscow and Kyiv to Discuss Peace Plan.
"I sent Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, two great negotiators," Trump said. "We sent them over to see whether or not we can get something done, and there may be a good chance that we'll do it." Trump declined to clarify whether the proposal involves territorial concessions by Ukraine, a possibility he has previously touched upon during public discussions regarding potential settlement terms.
Kyiv Calls for Temporary Ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to news of the upcoming talks by proposing a temporary mutual halt to air attacks to guarantee safe transit for the American delegation. In a public address, Zelensky stated that Ukrainian forces would refrain from strikes during the visit and called on Russia to exercise reciprocal restraint.
Zelensky emphasized that Ukrainian diplomats held preliminary talks to ensure logistics and safe passage through airspace for the U.S. delegation. He noted that Kyiv's primary objective during Sunday's scheduled meeting is to assess whether the U.S. proposal offers "real options" to bring a sustainable conclusion to the war. Trump Says Ready for Another Summit with Putin Once Moscow is Ready for “peace Deal” with Ukraine.
‘There May Be a Good Chance That We’ll Do It’
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Context of Diplomatic Negotiations
The deployment of Kushner and Witkoff reflects ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to leverage direct negotiation channels with both Moscow and Kyiv. While both envoys previously engaged in discussions in Russia, their upcoming arrival in Ukraine signals a broader attempt to conduct balanced, direct talks with both factions.
The Kremlin has not publicly detailed its expectations for Saturday's meeting in Moscow. European allies and regional observers continue to monitor the proceedings closely as diplomatic teams prepare to review the specifics of Washington's peace initiative over the weekend.
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