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Witkoff and Kushner met Putin, travelled via train to Kyiv - What we know so far on second leg of US diplomacy push

Their Kyiv trip marks a significant development in US diplomatic efforts, particularly after months of stalled negotiations and an escalation in fighting.

Witkoff and Kushner met Putin, travelled via train to Kyiv - What we know so far on second leg of US diplomacy push

US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on September 6, marking a renewed US diplomatic push to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. This visit, which took place a day after the envoys met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, signifies a significant shift in US efforts to negotiate a settlement to the ongoing conflict.

Upon arrival in Kyiv, the US envoys were welcomed by senior Ukrainian officials and met with President Volodymyr Zelensky at St Sophia Square, where they discussed possible pathways toward a peaceful resolution.

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