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US envoys meet Putin at Kremlin for Ukraine war talks
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks with the Russian president, with no agreement or outcome reported.
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Trump's peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Saturday to discuss the Ukraine war.
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US envoys in Moscow ahead of planned Kyiv talks on Ukraine war
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are due to discuss a US proposal in Moscow before a planned visit to Kyiv, as disagreements over territory and security guarantees persist.
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US envoys Witkoff and Kushner to visit Moscow and Kyiv as peace proposal takes shape
Negotiators are set to hold separate meetings with Russian and Ukrainian leaders this weekend, carrying a specific proposal to end the conflict amid ongoing hostilities.
Background
Why this event matters
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on 5 September 2026 to discuss the Ukraine war. Retrieved reporting said the envoys were carrying a US proposal and were expected to travel to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian leaders. Witkoff has previously held several Kremlin meetings with Putin. Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
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Trump's peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on 5 September 2026 to discuss the Ukraine war. Retrieved reporting said the envoys were carrying a US proposal and were expected to travel to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian leaders. Witk
Reporting trail
Al Jazeera Global News | https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/5/us-envoys-witkoff-kushner-meet-putin-for-talks-on-ukraine-war | published 2026-09-05T21:23:06.000Z | primary sourceAl Jazeera Global News | Direct report of the Kremlin meeting and its stated focus on the Ukraine war.Event digest | Concise corroborating description of the same meeting.Retrieved context: BBC World | Background on the planned diplomatic itinerary and reported disagreements over territory and security guarantees.Retrieved context: historical and background cards | Context on previous meetings, the war and reported travel plans.BBC World | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2zqp46g8eo | published 2026-09-05T10:34:08.000Z | primary sourceBBC World | Primary account of the reported arrivals, planned talks, flight data and conflict contextEvent digest | Concise summary of the Moscow talks and planned Kyiv visitRetrieved context: same-event cluster | Corroborates the reported Moscow and Kyiv itineraryBBC World | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c23x0z48x0no | published 2026-09-05T04:28:21.000Z | primary source
Fact cards
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Trump's peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend: key people and institutions
Key entities: Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Trump's peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend: key questions
Who met Vladimir Putin? US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Where did the meeting take place? At the Kremlin in Moscow. What was discussed? The Ukraine war. Was an agreement reached? The available source material does not report an agreement or outcome. Were the envoys due
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Trump's peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend: reporting sources
Al Jazeera Global News | https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/5/us-envoys-witkoff-kushner-meet-putin-for-talks-on-ukraine-war | published 2026-09-05T21:23:06.000Z | primary source | Al Jazeera Global News | Direct report of the Kremlin meeting and its stated focus on t
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Trump's peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend: timeline
February 2022: Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Before 5 September 2026: Witkoff held multiple meetings with Putin in the Kremlin over the war. 5 September 2026: Witkoff and Kushner met Putin at the Kremlin to discuss the Ukraine war. Weekend of 5–6 September 2
Timeline
February 2022
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Before 5 September 2026
Witkoff held multiple meetings with Putin in the Kremlin over the war.
5 September 2026
Witkoff and Kushner met Putin at the Kremlin to discuss the Ukraine war.
Weekend of 5–6 September 2026
The envoys were expected to travel to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian leaders.
FAQ
Who met Vladimir Putin?
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Where did the meeting take place?
At the Kremlin in Moscow.
What was discussed?
The Ukraine war.
Was an agreement reached?
The available source material does not report an agreement or outcome.
Were the envoys due to visit Kyiv?
Retrieved reporting said a Kyiv visit was planned, but the supplied report does not confirm it occurred.
Did the envoys carry a US peace proposal?
Retrieved reporting said they were expected to discuss one; its contents and status are not provided.
Who is travelling to Moscow and Kyiv?
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
What is the purpose of the trip?
To discuss a US proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
Is the Kyiv visit confirmed?
It was planned or reported, but had not yet taken place in the available material.
What are the main obstacles to a peace deal?
Reported disagreements over territory and security guarantees for Ukraine.
What was reported about overnight strikes?
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said airports in Kyiv and Boryspil were targeted and reported four deaths in a separate strike in the Dnipro region.
Who is visiting Moscow and Kyiv this weekend?
US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
What is the purpose of the visits?
To hold separate meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to advance peace efforts.
Is this the first time the envoys have visited Ukraine?
Yes, they have previously visited Russia multiple times but this is their first visit to Ukraine.
What did President Trump say about the envoys' mission?
He stated they are bringing a specific proposal to end the war.
What recent strikes occurred in Ukraine?
A drone attack on the office of Ukraine's security chief in Kyiv and a strike on Kamianske that killed four people.