US Envoys' Kyiv Visit in Doubt Over Russian Reaction Fears

The planned visit of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Kyiv is in doubt, according to Ukrainian media, due to Witkoff's reported fear of a Russian reaction. The trip was scheduled for September 6, following a Moscow stop. The Kyiv Independent reports that Russian officials are discouraging the visit, telling Witkoff it is dangerous, and that he is now considering alternative plans. A source close to the Trump administration confirmed the visit is scheduled but could be cancelled, while Reuters notes discussions are ongoing. If it proceeds, it would be the envoys' first trip to Kyiv, following their January meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The uncertainty comes amid continued cross-border attacks, including Ukrainian drone strikes on Sochi and a fatal Russian attack on Odessa.