Witkoff and Kushner will travel to ‘end’ Russia’s war in Ukraine: Trump
Summary
President Donald Trump said US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Ukraine and Russia this weekend to try to restart peace talks and end the war. The envoys plan to meet leaders in Kyiv and Moscow, while fighting and attacks continue between the two countries.Key Facts
- Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are US special envoys sent by President Trump to promote peace talks in Ukraine and Russia.
- They will visit Moscow on Saturday and Sunday, and Kyiv on Sunday, their first visits since Trump returned to power.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin said negotiations with Ukraine are currently "frozen."
- The day before the envoys’ trip, Russia struck the Ukrainian security service headquarters, injuring at least 12 people.
- President Trump said a peace deal is difficult because of personal dislike between President Zelenskyy of Ukraine and President Putin of Russia.
- The war has lasted more than four years and caused many deaths—estimated at about 450,000 for Russia and 125,000 to 150,000 for Ukraine.
- The attacks continue despite efforts to relaunch talks, raising concerns about future targets and peace prospects.
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