Despite a U.S. envoy's visit to Russia and Ukraine over the weekend, no clear resolution has emerged regarding the Ukraine war. The Ukrainian media outlet Kyiv Independent reported on September 6, citing a U.S. official, that President Donald Trump may have a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on September 7.
The official indicated that Trump is expected to speak with Putin first after receiving reports from envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, followed by a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The call is likely to take place on September 7, according to Kyiv Independent.
Witkoff and Kushner visited Russia and Ukraine on September 5 and 6, respectively, to discuss potential resolutions to the Ukraine war with Putin and Zelensky. Although this marked the first visit by U.S. envoys to Ukraine, assessments suggest that no substantial breakthroughs toward ending the conflict were achieved.
The discussions centered on the Donbas region, where Russia continues to demand territorial concessions from Ukraine. Russia conveyed to the U.S. delegation its stance that it could seize the Donbas region by force, while Ukraine firmly stated it cannot cede any part of the area.
After meeting with the U.S. delegation, President Zelensky emphasized in a press conference that "Donbas is essentially a matter related to the entire war," warning that if Ukrainian forces do not secure a strong position on the front lines, Russia will continue to issue ultimatums. He reiterated calls for air defense and energy support, suggesting that the war could extend into the winter.
Meanwhile, the U.S. delegation urged both Russia and Ukraine to return to a trilateral negotiation table with the United States.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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