Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the situation is not easy when meeting with White House envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who are in Moscow to discuss a possible peace agreement in Ukraine. The Kremlin indicated that the talks are taking place in a context of persistent tension between Moscow and Kyiv.
Russia and Ukraine announced the suspension of mutual attacks between Saturday, September 5, and Monday. This temporary ceasefire comes precisely during the visit of the American envoys to the region, at a time when Washington is seeking to advance peace negotiations.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who are part of President Donald Trump's close circle, first traveled to Moscow to meet with Putin. On Sunday, the two envoys will be in Kyiv to continue the talks with President Zelensky and Ukrainian representatives.
This visit marks a new diplomatic effort by the United States to mediate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has been ongoing for more than two years. The suspension of attacks announced by both sides represents a gesture of good will in the context of these negotiations, although the positions of Moscow and Kyiv remain distant.
