{
  "id": 5973246,
  "title": "Witkoff And Kushner Arrive In Kyiv For The First Time For Talks With Zelenskyy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/witkoff-and-kushner-arrive-in-kyiv-for-the-first-time-for-talks-with",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T11:53:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/witkoff-and-kushner-arrive-in-kyiv-for-the-first-time-for-talks-with-zelenskyy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US presidential special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner landed in Kyiv to engage in peace discussions aimed at resolving Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. This marked their inaugural visit to the country following the inception of Russia's full-scale invasion. Earlier, they had only exchanged meetings with Ukrainian representatives overseas, as reported by UATV English. Upon their arrival at Kyiv's railway station, Witkoff and Kushner were welcomed by Kyrylo Budanov, head of the President's Office, alongside his deputy Serhii Kyslytsia, Rustem Umerov, head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, and Davyd Arakhamia, head of the Servant of the People faction. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy conferred with the special envoys at the center of the capital, near the walls of St. Sophia of Kyiv, affirming their intent to dialogue with the American representatives and another session with European partners. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to President Trump for permitting their visit, emphasizing the security significance for Ukraine. The Ukrainian leader lamented the Russians' inability to utilize a plane, despite previous preparations at airports, as reported by Mykyta Skoblikov of FREEДОМ on the scene. It is noteworthy that European partners, including France, the United Kingdom, and Germany, have also arrived in Kyiv for the talks. Earlier, President Zelenskyy announced the introduction of a weekend ceasefire regime in anticipation of the diplomatic visit led by US President Donald Trump's special envoys, Witkoff and Kushner, who arrived in Kyiv on September 6.",
  "summary": "US presidential special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Kyiv to take part in peace talks on ending Russia's war against Ukraine. This is their first visit to the country since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. Prior to this, they had only met with Ukrainian representatives abroad, UATV English reports. At Kyiv's railway station, Steve Witkoff and Jared…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}