US Delegation Heads to Kyiv for Ukraine-Russia Talks

Kyiv, Ukraine – A high-level United States delegation, led by presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, is expected to arrive in the Ukrainian capital shortly after Orthodox Easter on April 12, according to Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Presidential Office. The visit, which could include Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, aims to revive stalled peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia amid ongoing efforts to address the nearly four-year conflict.

Budanov, speaking in an interview on Saturday, described the anticipated trip as a potential step toward securing stronger security guarantees for Ukraine. "Kushner, Witkoff, Lindsey Graham – those are the ones expected to come. Who else will be there, we'll see," he said. He added that progress has been made on the issue, noting, "We set out what we want a long time ago. I think it will be implemented soon." This would mark the first official visit to Kyiv for Witkoff and Kushner, who have previously engaged with Ukrainian representatives in the United States and traveled to Moscow for discussions with Russian officials.

The delegation's arrival follows a second round of talks in Florida on March 23, where Witkoff...