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Witkoff and Kushner visiting Moscow and Kyiv

Witkoff and Kushner, U.S. negotiators, will be in Moscow and Kyiv in the coming days, according to various sources.

4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Witkoff and Kushner, envoys of U.S. President Donald Trump, will arrive in Moscow tomorrow before heading to Kyiv on Saturday. The visit was announced yesterday by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as reported by TASS.

However, the Kremlin reportedly expressed opposition to Witkoff and Kushner's visit to Ukraine, according to Reuters. This development comes amid escalating conflict, with reports of mutual attacks between Ukrainian and Russian forces in recent days.

Overnight, a Ukrainian attack struck an oil depot in Sochi, Krasnodar region, causing a fire, according to Russian authorities. Ukrainian raids have also targeted a Russian ship.

On the other hand, a Russian attack on Odessa resulted in one death and three injuries, highlighting the intensification of military operations. These events come at a time when the U.S. appears to be seeking to revive diplomacy in the conflict.

Tensions between the two nations have increased, with both sides continuing air strikes. Ongoing military actions are also affecting living conditions in the impacted areas, exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

The presence of Witkoff and Kushner in the region marks an attempt by the United States to resume dialogue, despite growing challenges and resistance expressed by both sides in the conflict.

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