US Special Envoys Arrive in Kyiv by Train for Peace Talks
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived by train in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, immediately following a closed-door meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
US President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived by train in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, on Sunday as part of diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war.
Kyiv Visit and Reception
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv by train on Sunday as part of their first official visit to the capital since the start of the conflict. Welcomed at the railway station by high-ranking Ukrainian officials, the delegation quickly began their engagements.
Official Meeting with Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the US envoys at an official ceremony held in Sophia Square. Zelenskyy emphasized that his country is fully prepared for constructive dialogue, drawing attention to the need for peace, security guarantees, and a fair post-war settlement.
Moscow Summit and Putin Meeting
Immediately prior to their visit to Kyiv, the envoys held a closed-door meeting lasting over three hours with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, where they put American ideas regarding potential solutions on the table. Kremlin foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov stated that the meeting was extremely frank and constructive.
Economic Issues and Joint Projects
During the talks in Moscow, not only political solutions but also economic matters and potential major joint projects between the United States and Russia were discussed in detail. Russian leader Putin expressed his appreciation for Donald Trump's determination.
Temporary Capital Ceasefire
The parties agreed to suspend attacks on the capitals for three days in order to ensure that negotiations could be conducted in a secure environment. The Moscow administration announced that it would take the necessary steps to ensure the safety of the US negotiators in Kyiv.
Ongoing Clashes
While attacks on the capitals were temporarily halted, fighting and airstrikes continued in other regions of Ukraine and Russia. The Ukrainian air force reported that numerous missiles and drones had been launched overnight and that defense systems had neutralized many of them.
Public Reactions
The local population's approach in Kyiv to the diplomatic initiatives remains divided between cautious hope and deep skepticism rooted in past negotiations.