US Envoys Hold Separate Talks with Russian and Ukrainian Leaders to Revive Stalled Peace Negotiations

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on September 5 and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on September 6 in an effort to restart peace talks for the conflict. While the US sees progress towards a diplomatic resolution, reports indicate Russia remains unwilling to make meaningful concessions, with Putin committed to escalating the war. Discussions in Kyiv also focused on preparing Ukraine for another difficult winter, with air defense being a main issue.