Witkoff, Kushner Cite ‘Significant Progress,’ Push Trilateral Peace Talks
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner announced in Kyiv on Sunday, Sept. 6, that their Moscow talks yielded “significant progress” and advocated for an imminent return to a trilateral negotiation format. Witkoff and Kushner revealed that they maintain near-daily communication with senior Ukrainian officials and engage directly with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner announced on Sunday that their negotiations in Moscow yielded "significant progress" and expressed optimism about a return to a trilateral negotiation format between the US, Ukraine, and Russia. Speaking to journalists following meetings in Kyiv with President Volodymyr Zelensky and European national security advisers, Witkoff and Kushner outlined the substance of their diplomatic mission.
Witkoff said they had "heard new ideas" and expressed hope that trilateral negotiations would be announced soon. Kushner described their meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as "very constructive and substantive," noting that discussions examined the foundational conditions required for a durable peace. He highlighted the importance of returning to a trilateral format, expressing confidence that progress would soon be achieved.
The American team maintains continuous, direct contact with key Ukrainian officials even when they are not physically present in Ukraine. Kushner emphasized that the US administration seeks a durable, sustainable resolution rather than an unstable freeze. While Kushner acknowledged the complexity of the problem, he expressed optimism that intensive efforts could bring about a successful outcome.
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