US seeks breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks before winter

US President Donald Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, during talks in Kyiv on September 6, emphasized their desire to achieve progress in ending the Russian-Ukrainian war before winter arrives, according to Axios. The US representatives stated their intention to work with both sides on an updated peace proposal. After meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, they said they were "inspired by the substantive discussion" and expressed hope for further progress in the negotiation process. During the meeting, Zelensky raised the issue of Ukraine's winter preparation amid the war, requesting US assistance. One Axios source said the talks "went well," though other Western media sources suggest completing the war before winter remains unlikely.