Trump envoys after Kyiv talks: US to mediate, promise efforts to end war

US President Donald Trump's special envoys, Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner, stated after talks in Kyiv that the US will act solely as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. They promised to make every effort to end the war but did not guarantee success, claiming some progress has been made in bringing the sides closer. Kushner emphasized the critical importance of establishing dialogue between Ukraine and Russia, saying the process is slow but cannot advance without meetings. Witkoff said he has visited Moscow eight times and met with Putin, stressing that personal relationships with the Russian president are vital for resolving the conflict. The envoys said conditions exist for a potential trilateral meeting between Zelensky, Putin, and Trump, noting they received new ideas in Moscow and that both sides must discuss possible compromises.