US envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Kiev for first mediation visit

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kiev on Sunday, September 6, for their first mediation visit to Ukraine since beginning their role. They met with President Volodymyr Zelensky amid ongoing Russian strikes. Zelensky stated "our proposals are ready" and seeks to hasten the war's end, aiming to freeze the front line before negotiations. He also requires US Patriot missiles, intelligence, and technology to defend cities and respond militarily to Moscow. The envoys arrived shortly after meeting Vladimir Putin in Moscow, witnessing damage from recent bombings near the SBU security service headquarters. Analysts summarize Zelensky's approach as preparing for both peace and war simultaneously.