US delegation lands in Kyiv amid Russia-Ukraine capitals ceasefire
· World · ABC News (AU), CNN, NDTV
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Kyiv to discuss potential peace terms for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. This visit follows a three-hour meeting between the US representatives and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday. Both President Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to a temporary ceasefire regarding strikes on their respective capitals during the diplomatic push. Despite the ongoing talks, military officials reported that both sides continued to exchange fire in other regions overnight. The Moscow discussions reportedly covered economic projects alongside the battlefield situation, though no specific breakthroughs were announced.
Why it matters
The visit marks a renewed US effort to mediate the conflict, directly impacting regional security and the potential for a sustainable postwar settlement between Russia and Ukraine.
Read the original report — ABC News (AU)
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