Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner to visit Kyiv and Moscow

U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are slated to arrive in Kyiv on Sunday for their first visit to the Ukrainian capital, according to several sources. The trip follows a series of shuttle‑diplomacy missions in which the pair have travelled to Moscow multiple times, negotiating on behalf of the United States in the ongoing Russia‑Ukraine conflict.

The delegation’s presence in Kyiv is seen as a continuation of Trump’s efforts to maintain a diplomatic foothold in the region. Kethevane Gorjestani, an international affairs commentator for France 24, highlighted the significance of the visit, noting that the envoys’ experience in Moscow could inform their engagement with Ukrainian officials. The trip is expected to focus on assessing the situation on the ground and exploring avenues for further U.S. support.

While the visit marks a new chapter in the envoys’ diplomatic outreach, it also underscores the broader U.S. strategy of engaging directly with both sides of the conflict. The outcomes of the meetings in Kyiv remain to be seen, but the trip signals continued U.S. interest in influencing the trajectory of the war and supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty.