Zelensky holds talks with Trump envoys on Ukraine peace deal
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a first round of talks in Kyiv with Donald Trump’s top envoys, in their first visit since Russia’s full-scale invasion. Steve Witkoff, sitting opposite the Ukrainian leader, told reporters the US team felt “encouraged” by what he called a “substantive” and important discussion. Jared Kushner said the US president […]
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in initial discussions with top envoys from Donald Trump's administration in Kyiv, marking their first visit since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The US team, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, expressed optimism about the "substantive" and important conversation, with Kushner stating that President Trump was "very determined to see an end of this war."
Zelensky emphasized the need for security guarantees and a dignified post-war peace alongside the end of the war. Following the talks, Zelensky and the US envoys met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, where they described the conversation as "frank" and "constructive." Both sides agreed to suspend strikes on each other's capitals for three days during the negotiations.
Meanwhile, ongoing strikes by Russian and Ukrainian forces continued, with Ukraine targeting an oil refinery, an airfield, and two air defense systems. Despite the intensified aggression, Russia has made slow progress in its military campaign, retaining control over approximately one-fifth of Ukrainian territory.
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