Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Trump Envoys Plan Moscow-Kyiv Talks Amid Push For Peace
President Donald Trump is trying to help end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Two of his representatives, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, may travel to both countries this weekend.
They are reportedly expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday.
On Sunday, they may travel to Kyiv to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The meetings are meant to help find a peace agreement.
TASS reported the planned visits, and Axios cited US officials about the schedule.
However, the Kremlin has not confirmed the itinerary.
Russia and Ukraine still have major disagreements that could make a deal difficult.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to travel to Russia and Ukraine this weekend.
The envoys are reportedly scheduled to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday.
They are then expected to travel to Kyiv for talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday.
The trip is part of Washington’s efforts to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
TASS reported the itinerary, while Axios cited US officials; the Kremlin has not confirmed it, and major differences remain between Russia and Ukraine.
- Who
- US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, along with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- What
- Witkoff and Kushner are reportedly planning talks with Putin and Zelenskyy as part of US efforts to broker a peace agreement.
- When
- This weekend: reportedly Saturday in Moscow and Sunday in Kyiv.
- Where
- Moscow, Russia, and Kyiv, Ukraine.
- Why
- Washington is intensifying diplomatic efforts to help end the Russia-Ukraine war.
- US president
- Donald Trump
- US envoys
- Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
- Reported Saturday meeting
- Talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow
- Reported Sunday meeting
- Talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv
- Objective
- Brokering an end to the Russia-Ukraine war
- Sources
- TASS reported the itinerary; Axios cited US officials
- Confirmation status
- The Kremlin has not confirmed the itinerary
- Diplomatic challenge
- Significant differences between Russia and Ukraine remain
