Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner land in Moscow aiming to revive Ukraine talks
Summary
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to try to restart peace talks to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Both Ukraine and Russia agreed to pause airstrikes during the visit, while the envoys plan to meet leaders in Moscow and Kyiv to discuss possible solutions.Key Facts
- Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are US envoys sent by President Donald Trump to Moscow to help end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
- Russia agreed to a 72-hour pause in airstrikes on Kyiv during the envoys’ visit.
- Ukraine also paused its airstrikes and asked Russia to do the same.
- The envoys are expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and then visit Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital.
- Key issues remain unresolved, including Russia’s demand that Ukraine cede four regions and not join NATO, which Ukraine rejects.
- The warfront has seen little movement recently, with intense air strikes on both sides.
- Russian attacks have hit Ukrainian infrastructure, including airports and a factory, causing casualties.
- President Trump stated he made ending the war a priority and believes the envoys might succeed.
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