Zelensky Expects War To Continue Through Winter, As Witkoff-Kushner Deliver 'Upbeat Assessment' From Putin Meeting
The short version
- A senior Ukrainian presidential official said Sunday that the US team brought new, "more effective" proposals for ending the war .
- This is actually the most important part," the official said to AFP.
- AFP via Getty Images This marked Witkoff-Kushner's first trip to Kiev - as they've been playing point for Trump efforts at negotiating the end to conflicts from the Middle East to…
- However, many have pointed out they are un-elected, not formally appointed, and hold no official government offices - and do not have prior track records as high level diplomats.
- Kushner said: "Hopefully this trip has come out with some new ways to advance forward .
The story
Despite Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner having delivered 'upbeat assessments' (per AFP) to Kiev after meeting with President Putin in Moscow over the weekend, Ukrainian President Zelensky has told his citizenry to prepare for a brutal winter, as the war is set to continue through this period.
A senior Ukrainian presidential official said Sunday that the US team brought new, "more effective" proposals for ending the war. "It's not the same as it was before. This one now is more effective. They're still talking. This is actually the most important part," the official said to AFP.
This marked Witkoff-Kushner's first trip to Kiev - as they've been playing point for Trump efforts at negotiating the end to conflicts from the Middle East to Gaza to Eastern Europe. However, many have pointed out they are un-elected, not formally appointed, and hold no official government offices - and do not have prior track records as high level diplomats.
Zelensky after being briefed on US talks with Putin remarked: "We very much hope that we will be able to reach agreements with our American partners, and we are counting on the support of our European partners if the war continues in winter — and this is how it appears at the moment."
This comes after the Kremlin reportedly told Americans Saturday it was feeling "confident" its forces would advance more, deeper into Ukraine from eastern territories that Russia already holds.
Kushner said: "Hopefully this trip has come out with some new ways to advance forward. I think we've learned a lot from the trip."
It's unlikely that President Putin takes these two men very seriously, especially Trump's son-in-law, who seems to hold this top envoy position for no other reason than being family. And of course Witkoff is a real estate mogul. Both Kushner and Witkoff are Jewish - which has some bearing on failed Iran negotiations, as well as prior Gaza peace efforts - given Tehran doesn't trust them, but sees them as having divided loyalties. The Kushner family has for decades been close personal friends of Netanyahu, with the Israeli leader having on occasions stayed at their private residence.
Hundreds of thousands dead in the Ukraine proxy war, which holds the potential to escalate into nuclear confrontation with NATO... and the guys that Trump sends sit and ruminate about the "incredible stories and memories" they will share in retirement:
🇺🇸 Witkoff to Putin:
— MAKS 26 🇺🇦👀 (@Maks_NAFO_FELLA) September 5, 2026
President Putin, thank you so much for having us.
We were sitting outside just now, me, Jared, Kirill, Yuri, and we were talking about, when we retire, we will have all these incredible stories and memories, and yours will be right at the top of it all. pic.twitter.com/w8HoGg5o54
Trump had promised to end the Ukraine war from his very opening days in office, which of course proved absurdly unrealistic. But he did energize the MAGA base by placing this as a top priority.
However, the reality remains: the US has continued providing deep intelligence assistance to Ukraine, it has continued to approve missile and other weapons transfers to Kiev, and has given a greenlight for Ukraine to send long-range drones against sensitive assets on Russian soil. Halting these things could be an actual catalyst toward peace settlement, but so far by all appearances these US support programs are going strong.
T-shirts...
Thanks for the $400 Billion Steve and Jared. Check it out, we printed some t-shirts with whatever money we have left. https://t.co/dujLcZdiwW
— Alex Christoforou (@AXChristoforou) September 7, 2026
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- • Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Putin and Zelensky to discuss peace proposals.
- • President Zelensky warned citizens to prepare for continued warfare through the winter.
- • The diplomatic mission utilized unofficial envoys rather than formal government diplomats.
The Trump administration is attempting to negotiate an end to the Ukraine proxy war through personal envoys. This follows years of massive US military and intelligence support for Kyiv.
Christian Perspective
The ongoing bloodshed in Ukraine represents a tragic waste of life that serves the interests of globalist agendas. True peace requires a focus on national sovereignty rather than endless entanglement in foreign conflicts. We must prioritize the preservation of life and the stability of the West over the interests of internationalist power brokers.
Implications
The use of un-elected envoys like Kushner and Witkoff suggests a shift toward America First diplomacy that bypasses the traditional bureaucracy. However, the influence of Jewish envoys with close ties to Israel raises questions about whether American interests are being prioritized or if foreign agendas are driving the negotiations. This tension threatens to further divide the American people from their government's true purpose.
Broader Trends
The conflict highlights the failure of the liberal internationalist order to maintain global stability. We see a recurring pattern where massive amounts of American wealth are funneled into foreign wars while domestic needs are ignored. This continues the trend of prioritizing globalist geopolitical maneuvering over the needs of the American people.
Takeaway
America must demand an end to the draining of national resources into foreign proxy wars. We must ensure that our diplomats serve the American people and our specific national interests rather than the interests of global elites or foreign allies. Prioritize the security and prosperity of the American nation above all else.
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