US envoys hope for new Ukraine-Russia talks soon after visits to both capitals
The Trump administration renews its push to end the four-and-a-half-year war, claiming significant progress in talks with both leaders.
US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff expressed optimism about the prospects of resuming peace talks between Ukraine and Russia following meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. The envoys, alongside British, French, and German national security advisers, held extensive discussions with Zelensky, praising the substance of their conversation and expressing their readiness for trilateral talks.
They also discussed air defense supplies and energy support for Ukraine, particularly in preparation for the upcoming winter. While the front lines of the conflict remain largely unchanged, both sides have intensified long-range air strikes in recent weeks. Russia has threatened to halt strikes on Kyiv until Monday, while Zelensky has pledged to halt strikes on Moscow.
The Ukrainian leader emphasized the need for hard security guarantees from European allies and the US to deter potential future invasions. Despite the ongoing hostilities, some Kyiv residents remain hopeful that a resolution to the four-and-a-half-year war is within reach, as Washington renews its push for peace.
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