Trump: Shuttle Diplomacy Offers Good Chance for Ukraine Peace

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence in shuttle diplomacy to resolve the Ukraine conflict, sending envoys to Russia and Ukraine, while Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Trump is open to constructive engagement with Russia.

Consensus

Donald Trump expressed confidence in shuttle diplomacy for resolving the Ukraine conflict.
Trump sent envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Russia and Ukraine.
Trump stated he is in dialogue with both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Putin stated Trump is open to constructive work with Russia.
Contacts between Russia and the U.S. continue through existing channels.
The visit of U.S. envoys to Moscow and Kyiv is scheduled for September 5–6.

Points of divergence

Putin said he feels Trump is oriented toward positive, constructive work, based on his perception and intuition. — interfax
Trump said cooperation with Russia is good for business, emphasizing Russia's vast territories and valuable land. — kommersant
Putin stated that negotiations on the Ukraine conflict are frozen, though Moscow is comfortable working with Trump's envoys. — kommersant

Coverage (5 sources)

Trump: shuttle diplomacy will give a good chance for peace in Ukraine — Вести
Putin believes Trump is ready for constructive work with Russia — Интерфакс
Trump called cooperation with Russia good for business — Коммерсантъ
Trump stated about desire for good relations and with Moscow, and with Kyiv — Вести
Trump stated his desire for good relations with both Russia and Ukraine — Интерфакс

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