Witkoff and Kushner call Kyiv talks ‘substantive’ after Moscow Putin meeting

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Kyiv, Ukraine, as part of efforts to revive peace talks following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Their visit came after a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, which ended without significant breakthroughs. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed readiness for constructive discussions, emphasizing the need for peace and security guarantees. The U.S. has been less focused on the conflict recently due to attention on the Iran war. Despite a temporary agreement to pause strikes on each other’s capitals, Russia and Ukraine continued exchanging fire. The ongoing conflict has intensified, with air-raid sirens becoming a regular occurrence in Kyiv. The talks in Moscow also touched on economic issues and potential joint projects between Russia and the U.S. QUESTION: How might the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine impact future international relations and global peace efforts?