Trump sends envoys to Moscow and Kyiv to revive Ukraine peace talks
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to travel to Moscow and then Kyiv this weekend, marking a potential resumption of stalled negotiations to end the Ukraine war, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky announced the visit, stating Ukraine will refrain from aerial attacks to ensure the envoys' safety, and called on Russia to reciprocate. The US has not confirmed specific dates, and reports of an imminent ceasefire remain unverified, with Russia staying silent on the matter. The trip follows months of frozen talks, as Trump shifted focus to Iran. A Russian drone strike on Kyiv's SBU headquarters injured at least 12 people, prompting Ukraine to promise a "painful response" and escalating tensions ahead of the diplomatic effort.