Witkoff and Kushner in Kyiv report Russia may be ready for talks after Duma elections

U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner stated in Kyiv that Russia may show a "new readiness" for negotiations after the State Duma elections, according to media reports on Monday, September 7. The statement was made during September 6 talks with national security advisors from France, Germany, and the UK. European countries, in coordination with Ukraine, presented key demands for a potential negotiation process, including security guarantees, territorial issues, and sanctions policy. The allies agreed to maintain contact and jointly develop clear conditions for talks with Russia. Witkoff and Kushner visited Moscow on September 5 and Kyiv on September 6, reporting "significant progress" on setting timelines for further trilateral negotiations. Trump may hold a phone call with Putin after being briefed on the envoys' results. Ukraine and Russia also agreed not to strike each other's capitals until September 7.