Trump's special envoy and son-in-law meet Zelenskyj as European security advisors converge on Ukrainian capital for peace push.
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Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on Sunday, a day after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The White House said they "discussed substantive plans for next steps" with Putin during the Saturday meeting. This marks their first official visit to the Ukrainian capital.
Financial Times reports hopes of breakthrough are low in Kyiv, where the envoys traveled by train to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyj. CBS News says they are expected to discuss a proposal to end the war in Ukraine.
Britain, Germany, and France have sent their national security advisors to Kyiv in connection with the US envoys' visit, according to anonymous sources cited by Reuters. The European security officials are present as the Trump administration pushes its peace initiative.
The visit represents the most direct diplomatic engagement yet between the Trump administration and both warring parties, though expectations remain guarded given the deep divisions over terms for ending the conflict.
Sources: 1. ABC News: Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Ukraine for talks after 'substantive' meeting with Putin — https://abcnews.com/International/witkoff-kushner-arrive-ukraine-talks-after-meeting-putin/story?id=136237115 (src1) 2. Financial Times: Trump envoys arrive in Ukraine after meeting Putin in Moscow — https://www.ft.com/content/1e2d9db0-cb2c-4c79-942b-f0aff960e4c5 (src2) 3.