US envoys in Moscow in new push for peace between Russia and Ukraine

NPR News Saturday 05 September 2026, 11:08 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read

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U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to revive efforts to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a halt to air attacks during their visit, but Moscow has not publicly responded.(Image credit: Francisco Seco)

(Image credit: Francisco Seco)

US (LOCATION) Moscow (LOCATION) Russia (LOCATION) Ukraine (LOCATION) U.S. (LOCATION) Steve Witkoff (PERSON) Jared Kushner (PERSON) Ukrainian (ORG) Volodymyr Zelenskyy (PERSON) Francisco Seco (PERSON)

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