Jared Kushner set to visit Russia and possibly Ukraine this weekend in peace push

Jared Kushner and fellow special envoy Steve Witkoff are set to travel to Moscow on September 5 and then to Kyiv on September 6, marking the most significant escalation of US diplomatic engagement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict in months. The back-to-back visits aim to restart negotiations between the two warring nations, with the Kyiv stop carrying particular weight: it would be the first time either envoy has set foot in the Ukrainian capital. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the planned meetings on September 3, underscoring how seriously both sides are treating this round of shuttle diplomacy. The Kremlin has not confirmed the trip’s itinerary. A long road to Kyiv Kushner and Witkoff have made multiple trips to Moscow since being tapped by President Donald Trump to pursue a peace deal. Their most recent visit to the Russian capital came in January 2026, where they spent roughly four hours in talks with President Vladimir Putin. Security concerns related to ongoing Russian military operations in and around Ukraine could still affect the Kyiv visit, which reportedly remains under discussion. Four and a half years of war The Russia-Ukraine war, which began with Russ...