US envoys present new Ukraine peace proposals to Kyiv, says official

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on Sunday with what officials described as “more effective” proposals aimed at ending the conflict with Russia, a senior member of the Ukrainian presidential administration said. The delegation met with President Volodymyr Zelensky, who, along with the envoys, characterized the discussions as constructive, though no concrete agreement was announced. The new initiatives are intended to build on earlier diplomatic efforts and address the stalled negotiations that have persisted since the invasion began in February 2022.

Zelensky cautioned that, despite the positive tone of the talks, the fighting could extend into the winter months if a settlement is not reached soon. He emphasized that the proposals remain under review and that further dialogue will be necessary to translate them into actionable steps. The absence of a breakthrough underscores the ongoing challenges in securing a cease‑fire and highlights the uncertainty surrounding the war’s trajectory in the coming months.