Trump’s envoys arrive with a ‘peace idea’ as Putin makes an unexpected move
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At a glance
- Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a three-day halt to attacks on Kyiv beginning at midnight on Sept. 6, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
- The pause coincided with preparations for U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to visit Kyiv after talks in Moscow focused on ending the war.
- Donald Trump said he had sent two “great negotiators” with a peace idea, while The New York Times reported that Washington sought a ceasefire during their visit.
A Russian drone directly struck the headquarters of Ukraine’s SBU intelligence agency as U.S. envoys prepared to visit Kyiv with what Donald Trump called a “peace idea.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a three-day halt to attacks on Kyiv from midnight on Sept. 6, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. He confirmed that the temporary pause was linked to preparations for the visit by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
The American delegation had been in Moscow before traveling to Kyiv. The central subject of the talks was the end of the war. Trump said: “I have an idea for peace. I sent Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, two great negotiators.”
Kushner is Trump’s son-in-law, while Witkoff works in real estate. The New York Times reported that Washington had asked both sides to observe a ceasefire during the envoys’ visit.
I have an idea for peace. I sent Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, two great negotiators.
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