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Trump envoy Steve Witkoff visits Kyiv following nine Moscow trips
Steve Witkoff conducted his first diplomatic visit to Kyiv after nine trips to Moscow, The Hill reports.
The short version
- Steve Witkoff traveled to Kyiv for his first visit on September 6 after nine previous trips to Moscow.[The Hill]
- Donald Trump stated in early July that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants the conflict to end.[The Hill]
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitriy Peskov confirmed on August 28 that Moscow's official negotiating position remains unchanged.[The Hill]
Key facts
- Steve Witkoff made his first trip to Kyiv on September 6 after traveling to Moscow nine times.[The Hill]
- Donald Trump claimed in early July that Vladimir Putin strongly desires an end to the war.[The Hill]
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitriy Peskov stated on August 28 that Russia's stance remained unchanged.[The Hill]
- Steve Witkoff stated that Russia could be taken at its word after Moscow denied sharing intelligence on U.S. forces with Iran.[The Hill]
What remains uncertain
- Whether diplomatic engagements between the Trump administration and Moscow will produce any shift in Russia's official war stance remains unclear.[The Hill]
Sources
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