Two US envoys arrive in Moscow in a new effort to push forward negotiations to end the war in Ukraine
Moscow, Sept 5 (KUNA) -- American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in the Russian capital today, Saturday, as part of a new U.S. effort to push forward initiatives aimed at ending the war in Ukraine and advancing the negotiation track between Moscow and Kyiv. According to the Russian news agency TASS, the American envoys were greeted upon their arrival at Vnukovo Airport by Kirill Dmitriev, the special envoy of the Russian President for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries.
The visit by Witkoff and Kushner comes as Washington intensifies its communications with both the Russian and Ukrainian sides, seeking common ground that could lead to a settlement of the ongoing war between the two countries, amid continued disagreements on several key issues related to ending the conflict.
TASS had previously reported that Witkoff and Kushner would first visit Moscow before heading to Kyiv, in a round trip spanning today and tomorrow, reflecting a U.S. effort to engage directly with both parties to the conflict.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov had described Witkoff and Kushner as “always welcome guests” in Moscow, noting that they represent a interlocutor for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian officials.
U.S.-Russian communications are expected to focus on the prospects of resuming negotiations and discussing proposed initiatives to end the war, alongside issues that remain points of contention between Moscow and Kyiv.
After Moscow, Witkoff and Kushner will travel to Kyiv, where they are scheduled to meet Ukrainian officials as part of the same trip, providing Washington with an opportunity to convey positions and messages between the warring parties and continue searching for a political path to end the war.
The round trip gains significance amid ongoing military operations alongside diplomatic efforts, with concerned parties awaiting whether the new U.S. communications will help narrow the gap of differences and create conditions for more comprehensive negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine. (End) D.A.N.
