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US envoys Witkoff and Kushner could visit Ukraine, Kyiv says

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Posted on April 4, 2026

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KYIV, April 4 (Reuters) - U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner could travel to Kyiv in April, the Ukrainian president's top aide Kyrylo Budanov said on Saturday, amid efforts to revive peace

US Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner Expected to Visit Ukraine in April

Planned Diplomatic Visit and Context

Expected Attendees and Timing

KYIV, April 4 (Reuters) - U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner could travel to Kyiv in April, the Ukrainian president's top aide Kyrylo Budanov said on Saturday, amid efforts to revive peace talks with Russia which stalled after the outbreak of war in the Gulf.

Details from Ukrainian Officials

“Kushner, Witkoff, Lindsey Graham — those are the ones expected to come. Who else will be there — we’ll see,” Budanov told Bloomberg, adding that the meeting could take place shortly after Orthodox Easter on April 12.

Significance of the Visit

Previous Engagements

This would be the first official visit to Kyiv for Witkoff and Kushner, who have previously met Ukrainian representatives in the U.S., but have travelled to Moscow for talks with Russia.

Background on Peace Talks

Stalled Negotiations

Talks brokered by Washington between Ukraine and Russia to end Moscow's four-year war in Ukraine stalled after the U.S. and Israel bombed Iran, triggering waves of retaliatory strikes on numerous Middle Eastern states.

(Reporting by Max Hunder; Editing by Toby Chopra)

Key Takeaways

  • Budanov announced potential April visit by Witkoff, Kushner, and Lindsey Graham to Kyiv to revive peace talks stalled after Gulf conflict flare‑ups and U.S.–Israel operations against Iran
  • This would mark Witkoff’s and Kushner’s first official trip to Ukraine, though they've met Ukrainian officials in the U.S. and traveled to Moscow for negotiations
  • Their visit follows several prior diplomatic rounds—Abu Dhabi (Jan–Feb 2026), Geneva (Feb 2026), plus meetings in Paris, Berlin, Miami and Moscow—none yielding a ceasefire or agreement

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the US envoys expected to visit Ukraine?
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are the US envoys expected to visit Kyiv in April, along with Lindsey Graham.
What is the purpose of the envoys' visit to Kyiv?
The visit aims to revive peace talks between Ukraine and Russia that stalled after recent conflict escalation in the Middle East.
When could the US envoys visit Kyiv?
The visit is expected to take place in April, shortly after Orthodox Easter on April 12.
Have Witkoff and Kushner visited Kyiv officially before?
This would be the first official visit to Kyiv for both Witkoff and Kushner.
Why did Ukraine-Russia peace talks stall?
Talks stalled after the US and Israel bombed Iran, which led to retaliatory strikes in the Middle East.

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