Ukraine and Russia have both grown frustrated with U.S. peace envoy Steve Witkoff and the Trump-mediated peace process as of September 18-20, 2026, according to sources in Kyiv. Donald Trump reportedly sees no problem with the deteriorating mediation effort.
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Kyiv and Moscow are growing increasingly frustrated with the U.S.-mediated peace process — and with Washington's Envoy Steve Witkoff, people familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent. Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who has emerged as a key peace negotiator, traveled to Russia and Ukraine in early September in an attempt to restart stalled negotiations. They left both count
KYIV INDEPENDENT: Exclusive: Ukraine, Russia are done with Steve Witkoff. Trump sees no problem https:// kyivindependent.com/exclusive- ukraine-russia-are-done-with-steve-witkoff-trump-sees-no-problem/ Kyiv and Moscow are growing increasingly frustrated with the U.S.-mediated peace process — and with Washington s Envoy Steve Witkoff, people familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent.Witkof
Ukraine, Russia are done with Steve Witkoff. Trump sees no problem. https:// kyivindependent.com/exclusive- ukraine-russia-are-done-with-steve-witkoff-trump-sees-no-problem/ # uspol # Ukraine