Putin Meets U.S. Envoys as New Ukraine Peace Push Begins
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Russian President Vladimir Putin held more than three hours of talks with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin as Washington renewed efforts to end the Ukraine war. No breakthrough was announced, but the envoys are expected to travel next to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian leaders.
Why it matters
Any credible diplomatic movement could have enormous consequences for European security, sanctions, defence spending, commodity markets and millions of Ukrainians. The talks are especially significant because they involve direct engagement with both Moscow and Kyiv.
What's next
Witkoff and Kushner are expected in Kyiv, where the focus will shift to whether Ukraine can accept elements of Washington’s emerging proposal and whether temporary pauses in attacks can lead to broader negotiations.
Key dates
- Peace negotiations repeatedly stall
- Fighting and long-range drone attacks intensify through 2026
- Sep 5: U.S. envoys arrive in Moscow
- Putin holds lengthy Kremlin talks with Witkoff and Kushner
- Limited pauses in attacks accompany diplomacy
- Sep 6: Envoys expected to move on to Kyiv
- Next: Test whether talks can produce a broader ceasefire framework.
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Sources
- apnews.comView original →
