Witkoff and Kushner will travel to ‘end’ Russia’s war in Ukraine: Trump
US President Donald Trump has dispatched special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Russia and Ukraine to attempt to restart peace negotiations. The mission comes as both nations continue to engage in active military conflict.
Why it matters
This diplomatic effort represents a significant attempt by the US administration to influence the trajectory of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Russia and Ukraine this weekend to help restart peace negotiations.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House on Friday [Kent Nishimura/AFP] By Evan Semones Published On 4 Sep 2026 4 Sep 2026 United States President Donald Trump said that US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are travelling this weekend in an attempt to revive peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
On Friday, while speaking at the White House, Trump said Witkoff and his son-in-law Kushner, who are preparing to travel to Kyiv and Moscow this weekend, are bringing a proposal to “end the war”.
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