Russia’s Putin meets US envoys to discuss Trump proposal to end Ukraine war
Al Jazeera
•Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:12:52 +0000
📰 What Happened
Russian President Vladimir Putin met US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin on Saturday, September 5, 2026, to discuss a proposal from President Trump to end the war in Ukraine. The envoys were expected to travel to Kyiv the following day. During the talks, both Russia and Ukraine vowed not to strike each other's capitals for three days as Washington works to revive US-led negotiations.
🔍 The Backstory
The war in Ukraine has now lasted more than four years, making it Europe's worst conflict since the Second World War. Trump said Kushner and Witkoff, his special envoy and business ally, were bringing 'a proposal to end the war.' Putin welcomed the envoys warmly, asked them to convey his best wishes to Trump, and said Russia would do its utmost to ensure the safety of the mediators.
🎯 Why It Matters
These are among the highest-level direct talks on Ukraine in some time, and the outcome could shape the course of Europe's largest land war since 1945. If the proposal gains traction, it could alter the humanitarian, energy and security situation across Europe; if it fails, the fighting is likely to continue.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin on Saturday, September 5, 2026, to discuss a proposal from President Trump to end the war in Ukraine. The envoys were expected to travel to Kyiv the following day. During the talks, both Russia and Ukraine vowed not to strike each other's capitals for three days as Washington works to revive US-led negotiations.
The war in Ukraine has now lasted more than four years, making it Europe's worst conflict since the Second World War. Trump said Kushner and Witkoff, his special envoy and business ally, were bringing 'a proposal to end the war.' Putin welcomed the envoys warmly, asked them to convey his best wishes to Trump, and said Russia would do its utmost to ensure the safety of the mediators.
These are among the highest-level direct talks on Ukraine in some time, and the outcome could shape the course of Europe's largest land war since 1945. If the proposal gains traction, it could alter the humanitarian, energy and security situation across Europe; if it fails, the fighting is likely to continue.