US envoys meet Putin and Zelensky, Strait of Hormuz tensions rise
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US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow for over three hours, then Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. The talks sought to revive diplomacy over the Ukraine war, with both sides announcing a three-day halt to airstrikes. The US military also reported striking three Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian missile attacks on US warships.
Key Facts
- US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Vladimir Putin in Moscow for over three hours on September 7, 2026.
- The US military reported striking three Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Russia and Ukraine announced a three-day halt to airstrikes during the talks.
- Zelensky said the war will continue at least until winter, while Trump's envoys said progress toward peace talks could be made by winter.
Ukraine Diplomacy
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow for over three hours. They then traveled to Kyiv and met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. During the talks, both sides announced a three-day halt to airstrikes. Reuters reported that major disagreements remained after the talks, with Russia demanding recognition of its battlefield advantage and elimination of the 'root causes' of the conflict. Representatives of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom also participated in the Kyiv talks.
Strait of Hormuz Clashes
The US military reported striking three Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes followed Iranian missile attacks on US warships. Iran also claimed that the US attacked several tankers in the strait.
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