US Envoys Deliver Peace Proposal
Putin Orders 72-Hour Kyiv Strike Pause as US Envoys Deliver Peace Proposal
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President Donald Trump said Witkoff and Kushner were carrying “a proposal to end the war” and had been sent to assess whether a settlement between Putin and Zelenskyy was possible.
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The envoys’ trip had reportedly been confirmed and canceled several times over safety concerns; a source told The Kyiv Independent that Witkoff had “started to get scared” and that Russian officials were warning the delegation that Kyiv was dangerous.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Witkoff and Kushner were “always welcome” in Russia, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov’s comments to TASS.
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The delegation was met at Moscow’s airport by Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who reportedly greeted Witkoff and Kushner as “Peacemakers” before they traveled to the Kremlin.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow to meet with President Vladimir Putin as the Trump administration pushes a new proposal to end the Ukraine war Yahoo News. Putin ordered a 72-hour pause on strikes against Kyiv starting Saturday at midnight, while Ukraine agreed to halt attacks on Moscow during the talks The Chena Times. The delegation plans to travel to Kyiv next to present the peace plan to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
President Trump said the envoys were sent to assess whether a settlement between Putin and Zelenskyy was possible and carry "a proposal to end the war" Yahoo News. The trip faced multiple cancellations over safety concerns before finally proceeding, marking a significant diplomatic push after months of stalled negotiations.
Trump's Envoys Arrive in Moscow for High-Stakes Talks
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev greeted Witkoff and Kushner at Moscow's airport, welcoming them as "Peacemakers" before they traveled to the Kremlin Leader Live. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told TASS that Putin said the envoys were "always welcome" in Russia Leader Live. The visit represents the first direct high-level US engagement since the conflict began.
A Temporary Ceasefire in Kyiv Begins the Negotiations
Russia's 72-hour pause on Kyiv airstrikes began Saturday at midnight, coinciding with the US envoys' arrival Your Local Guardian. Ukraine pledged to refrain from attacking Moscow during the same period. This temporary truce allows both sides space to discuss terms without active military operations, though attacks elsewhere in Ukraine have continued.
A Risky Journey That Nearly Did Not Happen
The envoys' trip was confirmed and canceled multiple times due to safety concerns before proceeding. A source told The Kyiv Independent that Witkoff had "started to get scared" and Russian officials warned the delegation that Kyiv was dangerous Yahoo News. Despite these obstacles, the Trump administration moved forward, signaling how serious it is about broker a deal.
Next Stop: Zelenskyy and Ukraine's Position on Peace
Witkoff and Kushner are expected to travel to Kyiv next to meet with President Zelenskyy and present the US peace proposal Leader Live. The talks come as Washington has devoted more attention to conflicts in the Middle East while civilian casualties and long-range attacks on Ukraine continue. How Ukraine responds to the American plan will signal whether a broader negotiation is possible.
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