Zelensky Calls Trump Envoys to Revive Ukraine Peace Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a call with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, on July 21, focusing on steps to restart diplomatic efforts aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. Zelensky described the conversation as an effort to reinvigorate the peace process and move closer to a resolution.

In a public statement following the call, Zelensky said the discussion centered on accelerating diplomatic momentum and that both sides agreed their negotiating teams would remain in close contact to build on what was discussed. He expressed gratitude to Witkoff and Kushner for their personal role, as well as to Trump and the American people for their continued support. Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine seeks a peace that preserves its dignity and sovereignty.

The diplomatic outreach follows a period of stalled negotiations and comes after a face-to-face meeting between Trump and Zelensky at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8. At that summit, Trump announced the United States would grant Ukraine a license to manufacture its own Patriot air defense missiles. The call with the envoys also followed separate phone conversations...