Trump's envoys held three rounds of talks with Zelensky after meeting Putin, but no breakthrough emerged and fundamental differences remain.
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U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on Sunday for their first visit to Ukraine, holding three rounds of talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky focused on ending the war, winter support, and security guarantees. The envoys traveled to Kyiv directly after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, marking a new phase in months of shuttle diplomacy between the two sides.
Representatives from France, Britain and Germany joined the discussions in Kyiv later, underscoring the broader international effort to restart frozen negotiations. Despite the diplomatic activity, the latest push produced no breakthrough, with both sides acknowledging that fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine persist.
The expectation in Kyiv is that fighting will continue despite the diplomatic engagement. British, French and German officials参与了后续会谈，为这场和平努力增添了多边色彩。US officials expressed hope that new Russia-Ukraine talks could begin soon, though no timeline has been set.
This marks the first time Witkoff and Kushner have visited Ukraine despite months of negotiating with both Moscow and Kyiv. The talks represent the most concrete step yet in the Trump administration's effort to mediate an end to the conflict.
Sources: 1. Meduza: U.S.