US envoys visit Kyiv after Moscow talks with Putin

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on Sunday, September 6, for their first official visit to Ukraine, following talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow as part of Washington's latest peace push. The envoys met Putin on Saturday in closed-door talks lasting over three hours, with no major breakthroughs announced. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his government is ready for "constructive" discussions, emphasizing the need for peace, security guarantees, and a just post-war settlement. The Moscow talks also covered economic issues and potential joint projects, according to Putin's aide. Meanwhile, cross-border attacks continued overnight, with Ukraine reporting one death and at least ten injuries, and Russia claiming to have downed 258 Ukrainian drones. Pope Francis urged for successful negotiations.