Trump sends envoys with peace plan to Russia and Ukraine

President Donald Trump will send special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Russia and Ukraine with a peace proposal to end the conflict, which has lasted over four years. Trump announced the mission on September 4, stating the envoys will explore possible outcomes. Witkoff and Kushner, described by Trump as skilled negotiators, will carry a proposal to end the war, though specific details were not disclosed. An unnamed Ukrainian official told AFP they will visit Kiev on September 6, while Axios reports they are expected in Moscow on September 5. Trump has repeatedly pledged to mediate an end to the conflict but faces challenges in bridging differences. Putin has welcomed the envoys as sincere dialogue partners, though he dismissed meaningless formal diplomacy.