Trump expresses confidence in US shuttle diplomacy to resolve Ukraine conflict
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US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that shuttle diplomacy by his representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner offers a good chance to resolve the Ukraine conflict, confirming their upcoming mission to Russia and Ukraine amid Kremlin readiness to report on contacts.
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Why It Matters
The Ukraine conflict remains ongoing, with previous diplomatic efforts yielding limited results. Trump's administration has pursued backchannel talks via intermediaries to explore settlement options.
WASHINGTON, September 4. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump is convinced that US shuttle diplomacy is capable of providing "a good chance" for overcoming the conflict in Ukraine.
Answering questions from journalists at the White House, he confirmed that his representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are traveling with a new mission to Russia. "They've done a great job, and we sent them over to see whether or not we can get something done. And there may be a good chance that we'll do it," Trump said, commenting on the efforts to settle the conflict in Ukraine. He described Witkoff and Kushner as "two great negotiators."
Earlier, a TASS source reported that Witkoff and Kushner intend to travel to Moscow and Kiev on September 5-6. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists that the Kremlin would inform about contacts between the Russian side and the US negotiators once they take place.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Witkoff and Kushner will hold talks with Russian officials in Moscow on September 5-6 as reported by TASS
Very likely · Within days
The Kremlin will issue a statement summarizing outcomes of any talks with US negotiators
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What specific proposals will Witkoff and Kushner bring to Moscow and Kiev?
- Is there Russian willingness to negotiate on terms acceptable to Ukraine and the US?
- How will Kyiv respond to US-led diplomacy without direct Ukrainian representation in the initial talks?
