War in Ukraine: Constant air raid alerts unsettle daily life in Kyiv
Since late August, sirens have sounded in the Ukrainian capital at an unprecedented rate not seen since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. This new reality has upended routines the city's 3.7 million residents.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on September 3 that U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may be visiting Ukraine in the coming days. This would be the first time the duo have set foot in the country, following multiple trips to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other high-ranking Russian officials.
According to Zelensky, the U.S. delegation is also likely to travel to Moscow again. He added that tentative dates for their visit to Kyiv have been established and that the Ukrainian side is preparing for the meetings. Zelensky expressed hope that the U.S. would remain active and emphasized the importance of substantive discussions with the delegation.
It is worth noting that Washington has not commented on the planned visit. The trip was initially scheduled for earlier this month, but was postponed, reportedly due to concerns about Trump keeping the diplomats close amid the ongoing standoff with Iran. The announcement comes in the wake of U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's meeting with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov in the United States to discuss Trump's 28-point peace plan.
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