Trump Envoys Jet to Moscow and Kyiv to Kiss and Make Up, or At Least Pretend
KEY POINTS
- â˘Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel Friday to Moscow and Kyiv for talks intended to end the conflict.
- â˘The envoys met President Trump Thursday and will soon meet Putin Saturday and Zelensky Sunday.
- â˘Discussions of the trip have been on and off for months, with Zelensky emphasizing US engagement on social media.
President Trump's latest diplomatic tag team, scene-stealers Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are packing their bags for a weekend whirlwind: Kremlin Saturday, Kyiv Sundayâbecause nothing says peace talks like a grand tour. This is their first Kyiv visit since Trump reclaimed the throne, proving diplomacy travels better with brand recognition. Meanwhile, CIA Director John Ratcliffe has been moonlighting as a Russian schmoozer, trying to nudge Putin towards a âmaybe-talk-peaceâ vibe just 10 days ago. Zelensky gave his stamp of approval on X, aka âTwitter's mature cousin,â emphasizing America better stay 'actively engaged'âwhich sounds like itâs more about likes than actual peace. Also, the itinerary flip-flopped like a Tinder date till they landed on this weekendâs âdeal or no dealâ rendezvous.
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(1 of 3)Sending Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to chat up Putin and Zelensky is like sending your weird in-laws to negotiate custody of your peace of mind. Good luck, folks.
Nothing says 'ending a war' like two rich dudes time-slotting weekend meetups between Moscowâs Kremlin and Kyivâs frontline. Net zero, but make it jet-set.
Is it just me or does sending Trumpâs envoys to meet Putin feel like sending Paper Mario to negotiate real wars? Adorable but clueless.
Source: Axios | Published: 9/4/2026 | Author: Barak Ravid
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