U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Kyiv for first visit as part of renewed peace efforts amid Russia-Ukraine war. Talks with Putin in Moscow followed, with both sides describing discussions as substantive. No immediate breakthroughs reported.
U.S. envoys arrive by train in Kyiv, welcomed by Ukrainian officials including Zelensky's chief of staff and foreign intelligence chief. Russian aerial strikes prevent air transport for envoys. Both sides agree to halt strikes on each other's capitals during visits.
Zelensky emphasizes need for peace, security guarantees, and dignified postwar arrangement. Talks with German, French, and UK security advisors expected. Kremlin rejects broader ceasefire, insisting on territorial demands. No immediate resolution expected despite renewed diplomatic push.