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US envoys Kushner and Witkoff travel to Moscow and Kyiv for peace talks

Quick Look

US special envoy Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and are now traveling to Kyiv to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Both sides have announced temporary ceasefires while the conflict over military aid and territorial demands continues to simmer.

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Why It Matters

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine began in February 2022. Since then, diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict have been underway, while military clashes have continued. The USA mediates between the conflicting parties through special envoys such as Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.

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What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

Talks between US envoys and Zelensky in Kyiv will lead to further diplomatic efforts but will not produce an immediate breakthrough.
Likely · Within days
Ukraine will maintain its demand for additional military assistance, particularly anti-missiles, from Western allies.
Very likely · Within weeks

Open Questions

What specific suggestions did Kushner and Witkoff bring to their discussions with Putin?
Will the announced ceasefire in Kyiv and Moscow be adhered to?
When and how will the Ukraine Contact Group meeting on military assistance take place?
Does Ukraine accept Russian demands for territory cession and NATO exclusion?