Zelenskiy, Trump Envoys Discuss Ukraine Peace Push

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Monday that he held a detailed and constructive discussion with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, as Washington continues efforts to advance a potential peace process in Ukraine.

Zelenskiy said Ukrainian and U.S. officials are now working to finalize dates for Witkoff and Kushner to visit Ukraine. The planned trip is expected to focus on ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war with Russia and assessing possible next steps in peace negotiations.

In a Telegram post following the call, Zelenskiy said he briefed the U.S. representatives on the latest battlefield developments and Russian strikes against Ukraine.

"I also informed them about the situation on the battlefield, where Russia’s gains have been sparse and at the cost of huge losses, and about the strikes," Zelenskiy said.

The Ukrainian president did not provide specific dates for the proposed visit or details about what Witkoff and Kushner could discuss with Ukrainian officials. However, his comments suggested that Kyiv expects diplomatic activity surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war to intensify in September.

"We shall see what the U.S. President’s representatives manage to achieve. September could bring about a lot of changes. And we, together with our partners, must do everything we can to protect people," Zelenskiy said.

The planned visit comes as the Trump administration seeks to push forward diplomatic efforts related to the conflict. Witkoff and Kushner have emerged as key representatives in Trump’s foreign policy initiatives and could play a role in discussions between Washington and Kyiv over possible pathways toward peace.

Zelenskiy’s remarks also underscored Ukraine’s focus on maintaining international support while continuing to defend against Russian military operations.

With dates for the U.S. envoys’ Ukraine trip still being finalized, attention will turn to whether the upcoming talks can produce progress toward a broader peace framework. Zelenskiy indicated that the coming weeks could prove significant for diplomatic efforts, while stressing that protecting Ukrainians remains a priority for Kyiv and its partners.