US envoys arrive in Moscow to discuss peace in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump has dispatched special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv to present a new peace proposal aimed at ending the four-year war in Ukraine. The envoys arrived in Moscow on September 5, 2026, for high-level meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev. The diplomatic mission is expected to continue with a visit to Kyiv on September 6, 2026.

In a significant move to facilitate the safety of the delegation, both Russian and Ukrainian leadership have signaled a willingness to observe a three-day ceasefire. President Putin ordered a temporary halt to strikes on Kyiv, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed his government's readiness to refrain from bombing Moscow during the negotiation period. Although specific details of the American peace plan remain undisclosed, President Trump expressed optimism regarding the mission's potential to advance the peace process.

This visit marks the first time Witkoff and Kushner have traveled to Kyiv for official talks, while their previous diplomatic engagement in Moscow occurred in January 2026. Despite the ongoing hostilities, both sides have pledged to ensure the security of the American mediators during their travels.