The United States asked Russia to stop rocket attacks on Kyiv during the visit of Witkoff and Kushner
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The United States asked Russia to stop rocket attacks on Kyiv during the visit of American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, and also called on Ukraine to temporarily stop drone attacks on Moscow and Russian energy facilities, The New York Times reports, citing sources.
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Why It Matters
Negotiations on a visit by American envoys to Russia have been ongoing for several weeks amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The United States asked Russia to stop rocket attacks on Kyiv during the visit of American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. This was reported by The New York Times (NYT), citing sources.
Negotiations for the visit have been ongoing for several weeks, officials said.
“The United States insists that the Ukrainians temporarily cease drone attacks on Moscow and the country’s energy facilities while these two men are in Russia, and that the Russians similarly cease their rocket attacks on Kyiv,” the material says.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's visit to Russia will take place in the coming weeks
Likely · Within weeks
Russia and Ukraine may agree to a temporary cessation of attacks during the visit of American envoys
Possible · Within days
Open Questions
- Will Russia and Ukraine agree to a temporary cessation of attacks?
- When exactly are Witkoff and Kushner scheduled to visit?
- What guarantees can be provided to maintain a pause in hostilities?
