Steve Witkoff

Russia doubts Witkoff, Kushner can deliver breakthrough in Moscow

Russia sees the chances of a breakthrough as “extremely low” during the upcoming visit to Moscow by U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Bloomberg reported, citing sources close to the Kremlin.

5 September, 12:45 PM

Putin shows no sign of halting strikes during U.S. envoys’ Kyiv visit

Russia is unwilling to guarantee the safety of a U.S. delegation visiting Kyiv this weekend, the Institute for the Study of War said in a Sept. 4 analysis.

5 September, 10:27 AM

Ukraine orders 4-day ceasefire — report

Ukrainian troops received orders to observe a ceasefire along the front line from midnight Sept. 5 through 11:59 p.m. Sept. 8, Ukrainska Pravda reported late at night on Sept. 4.

5 September, 02:29 AM

U.S. envoys to visit Moscow, then Kyiv this weekend

Ukraine is prepared to pause drone strikes on Russia during U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s upcoming visit to Moscow, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sept. 4.

4 September, 07:52 PM

Witkoff, Kushner likely to visit Kyiv Sunday after security doubts

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are likely to visit Ukraine after all, RBC-Ukraine reported on Sept. 4, citing a source.

4 September, 04:13 PM

Trump envoy Witkoff gets cold feet as security fears stall diplomatic trip to Kyiv

A planned September 4-5 visit to Kyiv by U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, has been thrown into doubt due to mounting security concerns from Witkoff following a relentless wave of Russian airstrikes, the Kyiv Independent reported on September 4.

4 September, 01:32 PM

Witkoff and Kushner still expected in Kyiv — Zelenskyy

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are still expected to visit Kyiv and then Moscow, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sept. 3.

3 September, 11:44 PM

Zelenskyy speaks with Witkoff, Kushner; hints at September meetings

After a conversation with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Aug. 31, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested that September could bring “significant changes” to the stalled peace process.

31 August, 07:56 PM

U.S. military transport plane lands in Moscow after flying from Riga — Reuters

A U.S. military transport aircraft landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport on Aug. 25 after flying from Riga, Reuters reported, citing Flightradar24 tracking data.

25 August, 03:50 PM

Witkoff and Kushner's visit to Ukraine postponed but not canceled

A long-awaited visit to Ukraine by U.S. presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner has been postponed but not canceled, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alex Raufoglu reported, citing sources on Aug. 24.

24 August, 10:55 AM

Lavrov says Moscow will not reject talks with Witkoff and Kushner

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow would not reject talks with U.S. Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner if they visit Russia, state propaganda outlet Interfax reported on August 14.

14 August, 01:38 PM

Witkoff and Kushner lack clear mandate, track record

U.S. President Donald Trump’s point men for all things foreign, Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, do not have clearly defined authority or any notable successes in international negotiations, Ukrainian political scientist and IR expert Maksym Nesvitaylov said on Aug. 5.

6 August, 02:52 AM

Zelenskyy hopes Witkoff, Kushner will help push Moscow to negotiate

Kyiv is in “daily contact” with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Aug. 4, restating the overarching aim of compelling Russia to negotiate a peace deal.

5 August, 01:25 AM

Witkoff, Kushner may visit Kyiv for Ukraine’s 35th independence anniversary

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are likely to visit Kyiv in the second half of August to take part in events marking the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, RFE/RL reported on July 30, citing two people familiar with the travel plans.

30 July, 11:47 PM

Witkoff, Kushner could visit Kyiv within weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may finally travel to Kyiv within the next two weeks, MAGA influencer Laura Loomer said on July 28, citing a White House source.

29 July, 01:48 AM

Zelenskyy coordinates with Kushner, Witkoff ahead of Rubio–Lavrov talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, in an apparent revival of U.S.-led efforts to broker a peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow, Zelenskyy said on July 22.

22 July, 08:49 PM

Putin sees Witkoff as key channel to Trump amid Ukraine mediation frustration

Despite its frustration, Moscow is waiting for the return of U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with no alternative to Washington’s mediation in sight, The New York Times reported.

3 July, 06:31 PM

Trump envoys’ Kyiv trip stalls as Iran talks demand focus, Herbst says

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst told NV what he believes is keeping Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner from visiting Ukraine.

27 June, 02:58 PM

Russia and Ukraine have no agreements on new talks – Peskov

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia and Ukraine currently have no agreements in place regarding a new round of peace talks, according to Russian state media on June 24.

24 June, 03:56 PM

Kellogg: trilateral Ukraine–U.S.–Russia talks on hold

Former U.S. special envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg said the trilateral Ukraine–U.S.–Russia peace talks are “effectively paused,” in a comment to Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne on June 11.

11 June, 10:51 PM

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