Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump envoy ‘scared’ to travel to Kyiv for peace talks throwing negotiations into doubt
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff is reportedly hesitant to travel to Kyiv for peace talks due to security concerns and Russian warnings. This hesitation has cast doubt on the planned diplomatic efforts to address the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Why it matters
Diplomatic negotiations are essential for ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and security concerns for high-level envoys complicate these efforts.
Russia’s Tass news agency said Witkoff and Kushner were scheduled to visit Moscow and Kyiv on Saturday and Sunday
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