U.S. special envoys Steve Witkowski and Jared Kushner touched down in Moscow this week, tasked with jump‑starting stalled diplomatic tracks aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. Their arrival comes as Kyiv’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly urged Moscow to pause its relentless air strikes while the talks are under way, hoping to create a humanitarian window and build confidence for negotiations. Russian officials have so far remained silent on the request, leaving the international community uncertain about the Kremlin’s willingness to engage. The mission signals a renewed push by Washington to leverage high‑level contacts and pressure points in hopes of forging a ceasefire and a path toward a political settlement.
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to revive efforts to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a halt to air attacks during their visit, but Moscow has not publicly responded.
