Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner land in Moscow aiming to revive Ukraine talks
US envoys expected to meet Vladimir Putin before going to Kyiv, after peace efforts floundered in recent months
TL;DR
- US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Moscow to revive a deal to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Both Russia and Ukraine have agreed to halt airstrikes during the visit.
- The envoys are expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and later visit Kyiv.
- Significant gaps remain between Russia and Ukraine on peace terms, with Russia insisting Ukraine cede four regions and not join NATO.
- The conflict has intensified in recent months, with both sides engaging in increased aerial attacks.
- Ukraine has conducted long-range strikes on Russian facilities, while Russia has increased bombardments on Ukrainian cities.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of trying to disrupt the envoys' visit with strikes on Kyiv's airports.