Zelensky confirms Witkoff and Kushner to visit Moscow and Kyiv Sunday
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will visit Moscow and Kyiv on Sunday. Zelensky said Ukraine is preparing for the visit and will ensure normal functioning of Russian airspace for the negotiators' safe arrival. He called on Russia to halt airstrikes for the duration of the negotiations and related logistics.
Key Facts
- Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will visit Moscow in the coming days and Kyiv on Sunday, according to Zelensky's Telegram channel.
- Zelensky said Ukraine will ensure normal functioning of Russian airspace for the negotiators' safe arrival.
- Zelensky called on Russia to halt airstrikes for the period needed for negotiations and logistics.
- Zelensky said the goal is to find real options to end the war.
Visit Confirmation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the upcoming visit of U.S. President's team members Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv. The announcement was made on Zelensky's official Telegram channel. Witkoff and Kushner will arrive in Moscow in the coming days and in Kyiv on Sunday. Zelensky stated that Ukraine is preparing for the visit and held a meeting with its diplomatic team working with the American side.
Airspace and Security Conditions
Zelensky said Ukraine will ensure normal functioning of Russian airspace for the negotiators' safe arrival, as during previous U.S. diplomatic visits. He emphasized that Ukraine is protecting the negotiators, not Russia, and that there will be no airstrikes from the Ukrainian side. Zelensky called on Russia to take the same step and halt airstrikes until the visit and logistical issues are resolved.
Negotiation Goals
Zelensky said the main goal is to find real options to end the war. He stated that Ukraine will see what proposals Witkoff and Kushner bring and what response they receive in Moscow.
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