U.S. envoys visit Moscow, Kyiv amid ceasefire push

Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will suspend strikes on Russia for the duration of the visit of a US delegation, commenting on the upcoming arrival in Moscow of US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Consensus

Steve Witko and Jared Kushner were sent by U.S. President Donald Trump to Moscow and Kyiv to discuss ways to end the conflict in Ukraine.
The U.S. requested that Ukraine temporarily cease drone attacks on Moscow and Russian energy infrastructure during the envoys' visit to Russia.
The U.S. also requested that Russia suspend rocket attacks on Kyiv during the envoys' visit.
The envoys were scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on September 5, and with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on September 6.
Ukraine announced it would refrain from air strikes on Russia during the envoys' visit.
The New York Times reported that the U.S. had been discussing the visit with both Russia and Ukraine for several weeks.
The U.S. envoys were expected to either present new proposals or attempt to narrow existing gaps in positions.
Russia did not issue an official response to Ukraine's announcement of a temporary ceasefire.

Points of divergence

Valentin Bogdanov claimed the sequence of the visit—Moscow first, then Kyiv—was not accidental and was intended to place Zelensky in a position of being informed about decisions made without his participation. — vesti
Ukraine reported a ceasefire on the front line from 00:00 on September 5 to 23:59 on September 8, based on orders from military units. — tg_agentstvonews
The New York Times reported that the visit was aimed at proposing an end to the conflict in Ukraine. — kommerant
Zelensky stated the visit was scheduled for September 6, and emphasized that Ukraine's actions were for the safety of the envoys, not Russia. — tg_dwglavnoe
The U.S. demanded that both Ukraine and Russia refrain from attacks on their capitals during the visit. — interfax
The U.S. envoys had previously visited Moscow multiple times, but this would be their first visit to Kyiv. — fontanka
The U.S. requested both sides to reduce combat intensity during the visit. — vedomosti
Zelensky stated that Ukraine would ensure normal functioning of Russian airspace to allow safe arrival of the envoys. — vm

Coverage (20 sources)

Bogdanov called the sequence of Kushner and Whitlock's visit not accidental — Вести
Bogdanov: The US should fear not Russian strikes during Whitcuff's visit to Kyiv — Вести
After Trump sent envoys to Moscow, Kyiv reported a 'ceasefire' before Tuesday. Kremlin had no operational response... — Агентство. Новости
NYT: USA asked Russia and Ukraine to suspend attacks during Whitcomb visit — Коммерсантъ
Ukraine will suspend strikes on Russia during visit of US delegation, Zelensky says — DW Главное
USA demanded that Ukraine and Russia not strike capitals during Whitcomb and Kushner visit — Интерфакс
NYT: USA insists on halting attacks on Moscow and Kiev during Whitcomb and Kushner's visit — Фонтанка
NYT learned about US request to Moscow and Kyiv before Whitcuff and Kushner visit — Вести
USA asked Kyiv not to launch drones towards Moscow during Whitcomb's visit — Ведомости
Zelenskyy: Ukraine will not attack Russia during visit of Trump representatives — Вечерняя Москва
They are told — it is dangerous. The Kremlin began dissuading Trump's envoys from a planned trip to Ukraine — The Moscow Times
Peskov suggested that the US may demand Ukraine stop terrorist attacks — Вести
Peskov: Kremlin will inform about contacts with Whitaker and Kushner — Вечерняя Москва
Kremlin commented on imminent visit of Whitlock and Kushner — Фонтанка
Peskov: US may demand from Kyiv to stop attacks during Whitcomb visit — Коммерсантъ
Peskov responds to question about Whitcomb and Kushner visit to Russia — Вести
Kremlin will not take security measures jointly with Kyiv due to possible visit of Whitcomb and Kushner to Russia — Интерфакс
Peskov: USA may demand from Kyiv not to attack RF during Whitcomb visit — Ведомости
In the Kremlin did not announce the visit of Whitcomb and Kushner to Moscow — Ведомости
Peskov: US will ask Kyiv to stop terror attacks before Whitaker and Kushner visit — Вечерняя Москва

U.S. envoys visit Moscow, Kyiv amid ceasefire push

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