Archive · 7 Sep 2026
US Envoys Hold Kyiv Talks as Peace Prospects Remain Uncertain
Two American representatives, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, went to Kyiv to talk with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
They were trying to help stop the war between Russia and Ukraine.
They had met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow the day before.
The American and Ukrainian officials said the conversation was useful and that new ideas were discussed.
One Ukrainian official called the proposals more effective than earlier ones.
However, nobody announced a final peace agreement.
European representatives from Britain, France and Germany also took part in related talks.
The war continued, and Ukraine said Russian attacks had killed 10 people on Saturday.
Zelensky said the war might continue into winter and that more talks were needed.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on September 6, a day after meeting Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
The US envoys described the talks as meaningful, substantive and important, while a Ukrainian official said Washington brought more effective proposals.
A White House official said substantive plans could be announced in the coming weeks, but neither side reported a breakthrough.
British, French and German representatives participated in related discussions, with Zelensky saying they were part of the same coalition.
Fighting continued as Ukraine reported 108 drones and missiles in an overnight attack, while Russia said it had shot down 258 Ukrainian drones.
- Who
- US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and British, French and German representatives.
- What
- They held talks about new proposals and efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
- When
- Sunday, September 6, after the US envoys met Vladimir Putin the previous day; they departed Kyiv early Monday.
- Where
- Kyiv, Ukraine, after earlier discussions in Moscow.
- Why
- To revive US-led peace efforts and discuss possible settlement plans for the war.
Peace Effort Supporters
Skeptics and Continued Conflict
Value of the Kyiv talks
Peace Effort Supporters
Witkoff and Kushner called the meeting meaningful, substantive and important, while a Ukrainian official said the proposals were more effective.
Skeptics and Continued Conflict
No breakthrough was announced, and some Kyiv residents said they had little reason to hope after previous negotiation efforts.
Prospects for an agreement
Peace Effort Supporters
The White House said substantive plans could be announced in the coming weeks, and the envoys said they had found possible ways to move forward.
Skeptics and Continued Conflict
Zelensky said the war appeared likely to continue into winter, while major disagreements remained over territory and Russia’s war aims.
International support
Peace Effort Supporters
Zelensky welcomed British, French and German participation and said the countries were on the same side.
Skeptics and Continued Conflict
European involvement did not stop the fighting, and Russian strikes prevented the US delegation from traveling to Kyiv by air.
- US envoys
- Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
- Ukrainian participant
- President Volodymyr Zelensky
- Previous meeting
- The envoys met Vladimir Putin in Moscow one day earlier.
- Proposal assessment
- A senior Ukrainian official called the new proposals more effective than previous ones.
- Expected plans
- A White House official said substantive plans could be announced in the coming weeks.
- European participation
- British, French and German representatives attended a separate round of talks.
- Reported attacks
- Ukraine reported 108 drones and missiles in an overnight attack; Russia said it shot down 258 Ukrainian drones.
