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US officials express optimism ahead of Ukraine peace talks in UAE

Reports confirm that American envoys will attend two days of Russia-Ukraine discussions in the United Arab Emirates starting Tuesday.

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At a glance

  • American officials expressed optimism regarding peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in the United Arab Emirates.12
  • The negotiations are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday with envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner attending.12

The United States administration has expressed optimism ahead of negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian representatives in the United Arab Emirates.12

The diplomatic discussions are scheduled to take place over two days, starting on Tuesday and concluding on Wednesday.123

American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will represent the United States delegation at the talks.12

Where sources agree

  • Talks are set for Tuesday and Wednesday in the UAE3 of 3
  • US officials expressed optimism about the discussions2 of 3
  • Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are attending as envoys2 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1Washington ExaminerTrump administration to push Russia to accept NATO-like security guarantees for Ukraine from US ↗
  2. 2AxiosWhite House cautiously upbeat about Russia-Ukraine peace talks this week ↗
  3. 3New York PostEnvoy Jared Kushner says Trump ‘determined’ to end Ukraine war, as prez tells ‘60 Minutes’ country will be ‘different shape’ ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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