U.S. envoys visit Moscow, Kyiv amid Ukraine peace talks
In turn, US presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff, after negotiations in Moscow and Kyiv earlier this Sunday, expressed confidence that the Ukrainian conflict could be resolved.
Consensus
- Steve Ulsh and Jared Kushner, U.S. envoys, visited both Moscow and Kyiv in early September.
- The envoys met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.
- The visits occurred on September 5–6.
- Both Russian and U.S. officials stated that the talks were constructive and aimed at finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
- Russia emphasized that it remains open to negotiations but continues military operations.
- The U.S. envoys expressed confidence in the possibility of reaching a settlement.
- The U.S. administration did not guarantee success but committed to doing its best.
Points of divergence
- Ukrainian MP Dmitry Mikiha called the U.S. proposals 'conditions for surrender' and claimed they included constitutional changes and recognition of territorial realities. — vesti
- The U.S. presented tougher conditions to Ukraine, including ceasefire, constitutional changes, and recognition of territorial realities, following the Moscow-Kyiv visits. — tg_rybar
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that the U.S. envoys did not demand anything unjust or impossible and that the U.S. had previously offered a compromise at the Anchorage summit. — m24
- The U.S. envoys' mission was driven by domestic political needs ahead of congressional elections, and their visit was influenced by the need to demonstrate American influence. — vm
- Political scientist John Mearsheimer doubted that the U.S. envoys would achieve significant results in Ukraine peace efforts. — vedomosti
- Jared Kushner stated he could not guarantee success but pledged that the U.S. would do everything possible to achieve a positive outcome. — interfax
- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said the U.S. must consider real conditions on the ground, noting that the situation is changing and not favoring Kyiv. — kommersant
Coverage (20 sources)
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- Former European Parliament deputy Mamaykin: the fate of the Baltics is decided in Washington — Вести
- Politician Luna: Chance to achieve peace in Ukraine exists — Вести
- In the Kremlin, one of the main questions of conflict resolution in Ukraine was named — Фонтанка
- In the US, they declared the need to find a formula that will satisfy Russia and Ukraine — Вести
- Kushner identified the most difficult question in Ukrainian settlement — Вести
- Trinin: For the USA, the main task is to ensure a ceasefire in the Ukrainian conflict — Вести
- Kulikov says the US should decide on its position on Ukraine — Вести
- Rada deputy called US proposals conditions of Ukraine capitulation — Вести
- Ushakov explained how Americans can help settle the conflict in Ukraine — Вести
- US Armed Forces officer explained Western calls for ceasefire in Ukraine by achievements of Russian Armed Forces — Вести
- Conclusions of September 8 — Рыбарь
- US Department of Defense: should be ready for 'protracted conflict' in Ukraine — Вести
- Lavrov: Whitlock and Kushner in negotiations do not demand anything unfair — Москва 24
- USA wants to achieve the end of the conflict in Ukraine before the onset of winter — Вести
- Special Envoy Shuttle Route — Вечерняя Москва
- Political scientist Mearsheimer doubts that US envoys will achieve results on Ukraine — Ведомости
- Political scientist named necessary steps by the United States to end the war in Ukraine — Вести
- Kushner did not confirm or deny possible tightening of sanctions against Russia — Вести
- Kushner says there are no guarantees of success in attempts at settlement, but trying is necessary — Интерфакс
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