US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to visit Russia and Ukraine this weekend in an effort to advance peace talks amid the ongoing war. They will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Sunday. Despite these diplomatic efforts, significant differences remain between the two nations. Recently, a Russian drone attack targeted the office of Ukraine’s security chief in Kyiv, though no injuries were reported. While Putin has expressed some optimism about reaching a peace deal, he continues to demand territorial concessions from Ukraine, which Kyiv and its allies have consistently rejected. The conflict, which began with Russia’s invasion in February 2022, has resulted in Russia controlling about 20% of Ukrainian territory.
QUESTION: How might the outcome of these peace talks influence the future relationship between Russia and Ukraine?
Trump’s peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend
