US Envoy Witkoff and Kushner Tell Zelensky They Want Breakthrough Before Winter
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US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner told Ukrainian President Zelensky during a visit to Kyiv that they want a breakthrough in the war before winter, according to Axios citing sources, following talks in Moscow about plans for continuing the conflict through the winter and announcing next steps in coming weeks.
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Why It Matters
The article discusses recent diplomatic engagement by US officials with Ukrainian leadership amid the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, following prior talks in Moscow.
WASHINGTON, September 6. /TASS/. US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, who are currently visiting Kiev after talks in Moscow, told Vladimir Zelensky that they "want a breakthrough before winter," Axios reported, citing sources.
According to the sources, Witkoff and Kushner discussed with Zelensky "preparations for continuing the war through the winter."
A White House official told Axios earlier that in Moscow Witkoff and Kushner discussed "plans for next steps, which will be announced in the coming weeks."
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US will announce next steps in Ukraine policy in the coming weeks.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific breakthrough are Witkoff and Kushner seeking before winter?
- What are the 'plans for next steps' discussed in Moscow that will be announced in the coming weeks?
- How does Zelensky respond to the US officials' message about wanting a breakthrough before winter?
