# US diplomatic mediation in Russia-Ukraine conflict > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-diplomatic-mediation-in-russia-ukraine-conflict > Updated: 2026-09-17T05:30:19.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have emerged as central figures in the Trump administration’s diplomatic efforts to resolve major global conflicts, including the war in Ukraine. Speaking at the Yalta European Strategy conference in Kyiv, Kushner stated that the United States is seeking an “innovative solution” to satisfy both Russia and Ukraine. He noted that while Moscow has defined its objectives and boundaries, Ukraine has thus far refused to accept Russian terms. Kushner suggested that if Ukraine were willing to align with Russia’s defined boundaries, an agreement on remaining terms could be reached. He emphasized that successful peace agreements require meticulous preparatory work and the ability to seize the right moment for implementation, noting that recent visits to Moscow and Kyiv have produced “new ideas.” Kushner, who is approaching diplomacy through a lens of negotiation and deal-making, is part of a broader administration strategy to secure outcomes favorable to U.S. interests in Ukraine and other geopolitical crises. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-17: Jared Kushner leads key Trump administration diplomatic efforts Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are playing central roles in Trump administration diplomacy, managing negotiations in Gaza, Ukraine, and Iran using a transaction-based approach to international conflict. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jared-kushner-leads-key-trump-administration-diplomatic-efforts ### 2026-09-13: Jared Kushner seeks innovative solution for Russia-Ukraine conflict Jared Kushner stated that the U.S. is seeking an innovative solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, noting that while Moscow has clear objectives, Kyiv currently rejects Russian terms. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jared-kushner-seeks-innovative-solution-for-russia-ukraine-conflict --- Cite as: US diplomatic mediation in Russia-Ukraine conflict. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-diplomatic-mediation-in-russia-ukraine-conflict