US envoys push Ukraine and Russia for compromises in peace talks

On September 6, 2026, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, following their meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The envoys urged both Moscow and Kyiv to make compromises to advance peace negotiations. Putin suspended strikes on Kyiv during the talks, which he described as 'useful,' while Russia and Ukraine continued exchanging strikes elsewhere. Witkoff stated that Washington sees progress on the peace process, and Zelensky announced that Ukraine, the US, and Europe agreed to hold another meeting soon.