Russia struck Kyiv after Witkoff and Kushner visit
Overnight on Tuesday, Russian forces launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least two people. This occurred hours after US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner left the Ukrainian capital. Their talks in Moscow and Kyiv did not produce any announced concrete agreements.
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· 9Россия нанесла удар по Киеву после трехдневной паузы, погибли минимум двое
1Спецпосланник США Уиткофф заявил о существенном прогрессе в переговорах по Украине
2Спецпосланники США прогнозируют прогресс в переговорах по Украине до зимы
3Спецпредставители Трампа Уиткофф и Кушнер провели переговоры с Зеленским в Киеве после визита в Москву
4Переговоры о мире выявили разногласия по территориям и гарантиям безопасности
5Зеленский: спецпредставители США посетят Киев и Москву в ближайшие дни
6Уиткофф и Кушнер представят в Москве предложение по миру на Украине
7Российский удар по Каменскому унёс жизни пяти человек на фоне визита посланников США в Москву
8Уиткофф сообщил о существенном прогрессе после переговоров в Москве и Киеве
9Key points
- The attack occurred hours after US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner left Kyiv.
- US special envoy Steve Witkoff reported substantial progress in talks with the presidents of Russia and Ukraine, including planning for trilateral negotiations.
- In Kyiv, the sides called the talks substantive, but fundamental differences over territories and security guarantees remain.
- Russia will be ready for new negotiations with Ukraine after September 20, after the Duma elections.
What happened
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow on September 5 and with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on September 6. Witkoff reported substantial progress in talks with the presidents of Russia and Ukraine, including progress in planning trilateral negotiations. In Kyiv, the sides called the discussion substantive, but fundamental differences over territories and security guarantees remain. Following the three-stage talks in Kyiv, the sides acknowledged that the war will not end before winter. Neither side announced concrete agreements.
Why it matters
Even before the visit, on September 3, Zelenskyy said Russia had continued to launch airstrikes on the Ukrainian capital despite the announced diplomatic contacts. On Saturday, while the US envoys were in Moscow, a Russian strike on Kamianske in the Dnipropetrovsk region killed five people and wounded five others. Strikes on Ukrainian cities continued during the American special envoys' visits.
What changed
Before the visit, on September 5, US President Donald Trump said Witkoff and Kushner would present a proposal in Moscow to end the war, without revealing details. After the talks, Witkoff reported substantial progress and planning for additional trilateral negotiations. No specific agreements following the visit were named in reports.
What to watch
The Élysée Palace said Russia would be ready for new negotiations with Ukraine after September 20, after the Duma elections. The US wants to return to a trilateral format of negotiations with Russia and Ukraine.
What's Next
The Élysée Palace said Russia would be ready for new negotiations with Ukraine after September 20, after the Duma elections.
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