US Envoys in Moscow for Ukraine Peace Talks Amid Escalating Conflict
By Editor • September 5, 2026 • 1 min read
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner landed in Moscow on September 5, 2026, to engage in talks aimed at ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. Following their discussions in Moscow, the envoys are set to travel to Kyiv on September 6, where they will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukrainian President Zelensky accused Russia of attempting to disrupt the envoys' visit with strikes on Kyiv's airports and a civilian target in the Dnipro region, which resulted in multiple casualties. He proposed a ceasefire during the US delegation's trip, urging Russia to reciprocate.
Both the US and Russian sides have indicated a temporary halt to strikes on each other's capitals during the envoys' visit. Trump stated that the envoys would bring a proposal for peace, although specifics regarding territorial concessions were not disclosed.
What we know
- US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow for peace talks. Confirmed by www.thehindu.com, www.bbc.co.uk, www.france24.com
- Zelensky accused Russia of conducting strikes on Kyiv's airports ahead of the US visit. Confirmed by www.thehindu.com, www.bbc.co.uk, www.france24.com
- Both sides agreed to halt strikes on each other's capitals for three days during the US delegation's visit. Confirmed by www.bbc.co.uk, www.france24.com
- Russian strikes killed five people in the Dnipro region. Confirmed by www.thehindu.com, www.bbc.co.uk, www.france24.com
Sources
- www.thehindu.com — Trump's Envoys Arrive in Moscow Amid Escalating Ukraine Conflict
- www.bbc.co.uk — US Envoys Arrive in Moscow for Crucial Ukraine Peace Talks
- www.france24.com — Trump Dispatches Envoys to Tackle Ukraine Conflict with New Proposal
