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Witkoff and Kushner land in Moscow for Ukraine talks
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The gist
Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner landed in Moscow Sep 5 for Ukraine peace talks. Putin declared a 3-day ceasefire starting midnight, ahead of their Kyiv visit.
Background
The war in Ukraine, now in its fifth year, has seen repeated diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration. Witkoff and Kushner have previously visited Moscow but this is their first trip to Kyiv. Trump hinted at a 'fresh concrete proposal' but did not disclose details.
How it unfolded
- Sep 4, 2026Trump announced that Witkoff and Kushner would travel to Russia and Ukraine with a 'concrete proposal' for peace.
- Sep 5, 2026Witkoff and Kushner landed at Vnukovo Airport in Moscow, greeted by Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev. Putin declared a three-day ceasefire starting midnight.
- Sep 6, 2026The envoys are scheduled to travel to Kyiv to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Trump said, 'We have an idea for peace' and expressed hope for a deal.
- Caution
- Kremlin insiders told Bloomberg expectations are extremely low, citing failed previous trips.
Still unverified
Details of the 'concrete proposal' remain undisclosed. The ceasefire announcement is confirmed by Kremlin spokesman but its full scope is unclear.