KYIV — U.S. peace envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Kyiv on Sunday as Washington stepped up diplomatic efforts to end the war between Ukraine and Russia.
The visit marks the first official trip to Ukraine by the two U.S. negotiators in their current roles. Their arrival comes shortly after they met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow in an effort to revive stalled peace negotiations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other senior officials are expected to discuss the next steps in the peace process with the American delegation.
The Moscow meeting reportedly produced no major breakthrough, but U.S. officials continue to push for a diplomatic solution. European representatives from Britain, France and Germany are also involved in discussions surrounding the peace effort.
Despite the diplomatic push, fighting continues in parts of Ukraine. Drone and missile attacks remain a major concern, while Ukrainian officials are looking for stronger international support as negotiations continue.
The latest U.S. diplomatic effort could become an important moment in attempts to bring the long-running conflict toward a negotiated settlement. However, major disagreements between Russia and Ukraine remain unresolved.
This is a developing story. More updates are expected as officials provide further details.