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[^1]\n\nPresident Volodymyr Zelensky said on September 3, 2026, that US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President's son-in-law Jared Kushner confirmed they may visit Ukraine in the coming days. [^2]\n\nPresident Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he intends to request European countries return hundreds of billions of dollars in aid previously provided to Ukraine and NATO during the Biden administration. [^3]\n\nThe New York Times reported that the United States has requested Russia to cease missile attacks on Kyiv during a planned visit by American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. [^4]\n\nUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on September 4, 2026, that US mediators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would travel to Kyiv on Sunday. [^5]\n\nUS President Donald Trump stated during a White House exchange with journalists that his special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner are bringing a proposal to end the war in Ukraine to Russia. [^6]\n\nUS President Donald Trump stated on September 5, 2026, that there are good chances to achieve a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. [^7]\n\nUS special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow on July 11, 2026, and were introduced by Russian diplomat Kirill Dmitriev upon landing for peace talks. [^8]\n\nVolodymyr Zelensky called on Russia to stop its air attacks against Ukraine during the visit of US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to ensure their safety. [^9]\n\nPresident Volodymyr Zelensky said, 'We expect to see representatives of the U.S. president here in Kyiv... We expect the meeting to take place in the coming days.' [^10]\n\nPresident Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the United States remains active and that the Ukrainian side is ready to meet with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Ukraine for substantive discussions. [^11]\n\nZelensky confirmed that the Ukrainian team negotiating with representatives of the US President is in constant communication with Washington. 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