Kyiv Visit By Trump Envoys Could Shift White House View Of Ukraine War, Says Kurt Volker
The visit would be their first to Ukraine as Washington and Kyiv pursue renewed peace talks and sanctions pressure on Moscow.
- President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to visit Kyiv in the second half of August, aligning with events marking the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence from the Soviet Union.
- The planned visit follows President Volodymyr Zelensky's closed-door meeting with Trump at the White House on Tuesday, where the two discussed renewed diplomatic efforts.
- While Witkoff and Kushner have visited Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, including on Jan. 22, they have not previously traveled to Kyiv. Ambassador Olha Stefanishyna noted recently that a specific date for the visit remains unconfirmed.
- Separately, the Senate voted earlier this week to advance a Russian sanctions bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, targeting countries that purchase Russian oil and gas to reduce Moscow's 'war chest'.
- Trump's recent decision to grant licenses for domestic Patriot interceptor production bolsters Kyiv's defensive capabilities against Russian ballistic missiles, following months of stalled diplomacy and weapons shortages.
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Kyiv Visit By Trump Envoys Could Shift White House View Of Ukraine War, Says Kurt Volker
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will send his envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to Kyiv in the coming weeks. RFE/RL spoke with Kurt Volker about the significance of their visit.
The date of the visit of Kushner and Witkoff has not yet been set, but it could happen next week or later - the ambassador. The Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States, Olga Stefanishyna, said that the date of the visit of the American negotiators has not yet been set, but it is possible as early as next week. Ukraine is negotiating with the Pentagon regarding a license to produce Patriot missiles.
The media reported when they were expected.
US envoys Witkoff, Kushner expected to visit Kyiv in August, media reports
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to visit Kyiv in the second half of August, a senior correspondent for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's (RFE/RL) reported on July 30, citing sources familiar with the plans.
US President Donald Trump's representatives can come to Ukraine to celebrate Independence Day.
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