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Zelensky talks with Trump envoys as peace push intensifies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he spoke with former U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, describing the conversation as “good and important” and aimed at reinvigorating diplomacy toward a dignified peace with Russia. The Ukrainian side confirmed that the call focused on reviving diplomatic efforts, and the United States is preparing a revised framework that could include an air‑ceasefire proposal to be presented to Moscow.
Russia’s Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow will wait for new Trump‑backed proposals, even as the United States continues to supply weapons to Kyiv. Peskov stressed that the U.S. appears sincere, but noted that earlier proposals were accepted by Russia and rejected by Ukraine.
A possible U.S. visit by Zelenskyy is being arranged for the week of 28 July, timed to the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, with a meeting with President Trump expected. The visit could also serve to coordinate the next round of peace talks, including a three‑way discussion with Russia and a potential air‑truce. These diplomatic moves occur amid ongoing fighting and high‑level talks between U.S. and Russian foreign ministers in Asia.