On September 6, 2026, Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, and Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, arrived in Ukraine. This visit followed a meeting in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin, concerning plans to end the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.
This journey marks their first visit to Ukraine since President Trump resumed office, aiming to resolve the conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had earlier emphasized the need for ‘security guarantees’ and peace through social media.
During the meeting in Moscow, Witkoff and Kushner engaged with President Putin for three hours. A White House official noted they discussed plans, which are to be revealed in the coming weeks. President Trump informed reporters about the proposal for peace, expressing optimism about achieving a settlement.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov acknowledged the serious preparation by the U.S. envoys, though details of the possible settlement paths remain undisclosed. Before the meeting, Putin extended warm wishes to Mr. Trump, highlighting the complexity of the situation in Ukraine.
Strikes in Ukraine and Russia were paused during the envoys’ visit, facilitating the discussions. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced the halt on strikes against Kyiv for three days, linked to the envoys’ visit. President Zelenskyy similarly suspended strikes until Monday.
The U.S. delegation thanked President Putin for releasing U.S. Marine veteran Robert Gilman. Gilman, a teacher detained in Russia since 2022, returned home last month following hospitalization due to alleged mistreatment. The organization Global Reach played a key role in securing his release.
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