U.S. envoys bring harsher peace terms to Ukraine

Ukraine stated that Wittkoff and Kushner brought conditions for surrender to Kyiv.

Consensus

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited both Moscow and Kyiv in early September.
The U.S. envoys met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on September 5.
They then met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on September 6.
The envoys stated their goal was to achieve a breakthrough in negotiations before winter.
Ukrainian officials, including MP Anna Skorodoh and others, claimed the proposed peace terms were harsher than previous ones.
The proposed terms reportedly included demands to amend Ukraine's constitution and recognize lost Russian-occupied territories.
Zelensky announced plans for another visit by the U.S. envoys to Kyiv.

Points of divergence

Dmitry Mikhayshche said the envoys brought 'capitulation conditions' and noted that Witkoff and Kushner have visited Moscow seven times, more than Kyiv. — vedomosti
President Putin stated that conditions for Kyiv would continue to change 'not in favor of the Kyiv regime' and emphasized the importance of the Ankoridzh agreements and realities of the Special Military Operation. — fontanka
The envoys discussed preparations for winter combat operations with Ukraine. — vm
Zelensky criticized the envoys for visiting Moscow multiple times but only arriving in Kyiv for the first time during this trip. — m24

Coverage (20 sources)

Political scientist Kazakov explained reaction to visit of Whitcomb and Kushner — Вести
Kushner: Kiev's unpreparedness to make territorial concessions hinders peace — Коммерсантъ
Whitlock and Kushner brought conditions for Ukraine's capitulation to Kyiv, says Rada deputy Makish. He is also dissatisfied with the fact... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Barbashov named the reason for the arrival of European representatives at negotiations in Kyiv — Вести
In Ukraine, it was claimed that Whittaker and Kushner brought conditions for capitulation to Kyiv — Ведомости
Stricter than before: Whitlock and Kushner brought conditions of agreement with Russia to Kyiv — РИАМО
In the Rada it was reported that Washington offered Kyiv the worst conditions than before — Фонтанка
Rada of Ukraine: Whitlock and Kushner offered peace conditions worse than before — Ведомости
Verkhovna Rada: Whitlock and Kushner brought to Kiev peace conditions worse than before — Вечерняя Москва
Speedboat: Whitlock and Kushner arrived in Kyiv with worse terms than before — Вести
Whitcuff and Kushner's visit to Kyiv did not please Zelensky — Вести
Zelenskyy announced a new visit by Whitcomb and Kushner to Kyiv — Москва 24
Welt: Whitcoff's visit to Kyiv prompted by successful strikes of Armed Forces of the Russian Federation — Вечерняя Москва
«Worked better than Patriot systems». Main statements and results of Whitcomb and Kushner's visit to Kyiv. President of Ukraine... — BBC News Русская служба
BZ: Whitlock and Kushner visited Kyiv amid worsening mood in the republic — Ведомости
BZ: Problems for Zelenskyy in the wake of Whitcomb and Kushner's visit to Kyiv — Вечерняя Москва
In Germany, problems with Zelensky reported against the backdrop of Whitcomb and Kushner visit — Вести
In Germany, Whitcuff and Kushner's visit to Kyiv is linked to intensification of Russia's strikes — Москва 24
BZ: Whitcomb and Kushner visit to Kiev coincided with intensification of political crisis in Ukraine — Москва 24
Zelenskyy admitted he did not discuss sanctions against Russia with Whitlock and Kushner — Вести

U.S. envoys bring harsher peace terms to Ukraine

Consensus

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