Zelensky halts Ukraine air strikes during U.S. envoys' Russia-Kyiv…
Ukrainian President Zelensky announced a temporary halt to air strikes on Russia during the visit of U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv, calling on Russia to reciprocate with a cessation of air attacks. The visit aims to facilitate constructive negotiations on ending the war.
Consensus
- Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky announced that Ukraine will suspend air strikes on Russia during the visit of American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
- The envoys are scheduled to visit Moscow first, followed by Kyiv on Sunday, September 6.
- Zelensky stated that Ukraine will ensure normal functioning of Russian airspace to allow safe arrival of the envoys.
- Zelensky called on Russia to also refrain from air strikes during the visit period.
- The goal of the visit is described as 'maximally constructive and substantive talks' with the U.S. side.
- The envoys previously visited Moscow but have not yet been to Kyiv.
Points of divergence
- Ukraine officially warned the International Civil Aviation Organization about the 'unsafe' Russian airspace, citing drone activity as a threat to aviation safety. — tg_bbcrussian
- Zelensky claimed Ukrainian drones would 'close' Russian airspace as a measure of self-defense. — tg_radiosvoboda
- Ukraine is attempting to portray drone attacks as a threat to the entire aviation system, though Russia has long adapted to flight restrictions and Ukraine lacks operational civil aviation. — tg_rybar
- Russia launched a strike on a SBU building in central Kyiv. — tg_bbcrussian
- Russian forces liberated the settlement of Kazachya Lopan' on the Slobozhansky direction, aiming to strengthen border security and disrupt drone routes. — tg_rybar
- Putin held a Security Council meeting and a session of the 'Victory' organizing committee. — tg_rian_ru
- Peskov stated that a peaceful settlement on Ukraine is possible, but there are no concrete prerequisites yet. — tg_rian_ru
- Naryshkin claimed Ukrainian mobilization potential will be nearly exhausted within a year, according to European intelligence. — tg_rian_ru
- German authorities identified two suspects in the Leipzig drone attack: a Russian citizen and a Latvian with Russian roots, both of whom have left Germany. — tg_bbcrussian
- Germany has closed the Russian consulate in Bonn, terminated the Russian House agreement, and may tighten entry rules for Russians. — tg_bbcrussian
- A shootout occurred in Kyiv between SBU and GUU personnel, with SBU claiming to have prevented a terrorist attack by the FSB. — tg_bbcrussian
- Lida Moniava, founder of the 'House with a Beacon' children's hospice, was charged with spreading 'fake news' about the Russian army. — tg_bbcrussian
Coverage (15 sources)
- Zelensky called on Russia to observe a mutual silence regime during the visit of Trump's negotiators — Дождь
- Ukraine will suspend air strikes on Russia during Trump negotiators' visit. Zelensky calls on Russian side... — Дождь (Telegram)
- Zelenskyy: Ukraine will not carry out air strikes on Russia during Trump representatives visit — Meduza
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- Russia struck the SBU building in central Kyiv. Why are Kushner and Whitcomb flying to Moscow? Tune in to the "DW But..." broadcast — DW Главное
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