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Trump Sends Envoys With Peace Proposal As Zelensky Offers Truce
The United States is trying to help Russia and Ukraine stop their war.
President Donald Trump said two US representatives, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, will travel to Moscow and Kyiv.
They will present an idea for ending the fighting.
Trump did not explain whether Ukraine would have to give up any land.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested a short pause in fighting while the representatives hold talks.
He said Ukraine would stop airstrikes and Russia should do the same.
Zelensky also accused Russia of attacking Ukraine's security service headquarters in Kyiv.
Trump said he does not believe Russia plans to attack NATO countries.
Donald Trump said Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will take a peace proposal to Moscow and Kyiv.
Trump did not disclose whether the proposal would require Ukraine to give up territory.
Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a temporary reciprocal ceasefire without airstrikes during the talks.
Zelensky accused Russia of striking the headquarters of Ukraine's security service in Kyiv.
Trump said Vladimir Putin is not seeking to attack NATO territory, despite German allegations of a drone attack.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- What
- The US is presenting a proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war, while Ukraine has proposed a temporary reciprocal ceasefire during the talks.
- Where
- The envoys are traveling to Moscow and Kyiv.
- When
- Trump announced the plan on Friday, September 04; the envoys were expected to travel over the weekend.
- Why
- The stated aim is to explore whether an agreement can be reached to end the war.
US Peace Push
Ukrainian Security Concerns
Approach to ending the war
US Peace Push
Trump said the US has an idea for peace and that the envoys may have a good chance of achieving an agreement.
Ukrainian Security Concerns
Zelensky called for a temporary reciprocal ceasefire during negotiations while continuing to accuse Russia of military escalation.
Assessment of Russian intentions
US Peace Push
Trump said Vladimir Putin is not looking to attack NATO territory.
Ukrainian Security Concerns
Germany accused Russia of attempting a drone attack on an airport, while Zelensky accused Russia of striking Ukraine's security service headquarters.
Key facts
- US envoys
- Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff
- Destinations
- Moscow and Kyiv
- Peace proposal
- Trump said the envoys are carrying a proposal to end the war, but did not disclose its terms.
- Territory question
- Trump did not say whether Ukraine would be required to cede territory.
- Ceasefire offer
- Zelensky proposed that Ukraine and Russia halt airstrikes for the duration needed to conduct talks.
- Security allegation
- Zelensky accused Russia of striking the headquarters of Ukraine's security service in Kyiv.
- NATO claim
- Trump said Putin is not seeking to attack NATO territory, while Germany accused Russia of attempting a drone attack on an airport.
Quotes
Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukrainian president proposing conditions for a temporary ceasefire
“I sent Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, two great negotiators. They've done a great job, and we sent them over to see whether or not we can get something done. And there may be a good chance that we'll do it.”
NDTV
“There will be no airstrikes on our part, and Russia must reciprocally ensure a ceasefire -- without its own airstrikes -- for the duration needed to conduct these talks.”
NDTV
wionews.com
Sources
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