Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Kyiv on September 6 as Washington steps up efforts to revive peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.

The meeting came shortly after Witkoff and Kushner held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready for constructive discussions and stressed the need for security guarantees and a dignified, sustainable postwar peace.

The latest Kyiv talks are part of a renewed U.S. diplomatic push to end the more than four-year Russia-Ukraine war. European national security advisers have also arrived in Kyiv for discussions, adding a wider European dimension to the negotiations

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Donald Trump’s foreign policy and economic agenda are facing growing challenges as tariffs, the Iran conflict and stalled Russia-Ukraine peace efforts reshape the global political landscape.

From sweeping tariff policies and their impact on global trade to the escalating Iran conflict, Trump’s approach to international affairs is facing intense scrutiny. At the same time, efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war have struggled to produce a lasting breakthrough, raising questions over Washington’s ability to deliver a negotiated settlement.

The developments come as allies, rivals and financial markets closely watch the Trump administration’s next moves. Tariffs have created uncertainty for businesses and economies, while conflicts in the Middle East and Europe continue to test US diplomatic influence.

Is Trump losing momentum on some of his biggest foreign-policy promises? Or could his administration still turn these challenges into political and diplomatic victories?

Watch the full analysis for a closer look at Trump, tariffs, Iran, the Russia-Ukraine war, peace talks and the wider geopolitical fallout.

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In an exclusive interview in the Oval Office on Wednesday, Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to wrap up his nearly four-year-old invasion of Ukraine. Zelensky, the US president said, was more reticent.

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has given a positive assessment of a conversation he had with US envoys on how to end the Russia-Ukraine war.


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Europe faces a critical test of unity as leaders debate a controversial plan to use frozen Russian assets amid the ongoing Ukraine war.


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Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has claimed that Washington promised Ukraine would give up territory as part of a potential peace deal. The statement comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Watch for details, reactions, and what this could mean for future negotiations.

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US President Donald Trump reacted to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky&rsquo;s remark suggesting that the peace deal between Ukraine and Russia &ldquo;is still very, very far away.&rdquo;
In a social media post, Trump slammed Zelensky, saying it was the worst statement that the Ukrainian leader could have made, adding that the US will not put up with it for much longer.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-accuses-zelensky-of-not-wanting-peace-blames-him-for-clash-with-trump-8774121">Kremlin accuses Zelensky of not wanting peace, blames him for clash with Trump</a>
&ldquo;This is the worst statement that could have been made by Zelensky, and America will not put up with it for much longer! It is what I was saying, this guy doesn&rsquo;t want there to be Peace as long as he has America&rsquo;s backing and, Europe, in the meeting they had with Zelenskyy, stated flatly that they cannot do the job without the U.S. &ndash; Probably not a great statement to have been made in terms of a show of strength against Russia. What are they thinking?&rdquo; the president wrote on Truth Social.
This comes following a tense argument between the two leaders during the White House meeting last week.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-claims-hes-the-only-us-president-who-didnt-surrender-ukraines-land-to-putin-russia-zelensky-8775264">Trump claims he&rsquo;s the only US prez who didn&rsquo;t &lsquo;surrender&rsquo; Ukraine&rsquo;s land to Putin, but history says otherwise</a>
On late Sunday (Mar 2), Zelensky said, &ldquo;I think our relationship (with the U.S.) will continue, because it&rsquo;s more than an occasional relationship,&rdquo; referring to Washington&rsquo;s support for the country during the past three years of war.
&ldquo;I believe that Ukraine has a strong enough partnership with the United States of America&rdquo; to continue the aid, he said at a briefing in Ukraine before leaving London.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-is-interested-in-quick-return-of-the-war-says-zelensky-as-european-leaders-meet-in-london-8771823">&lsquo;Putin is interested in quick return of the war,&rsquo; says Zelensky as European leaders meet in London</a>
<h2>European summit</h2>
On Sunday (Mar 2), the Ukrainian president attended the defence summit of European leaders hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to gather support for Ukraine amid the political uncertainty with the US.
Following the defence summit in London on Sunday (Mar 2), British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a &pound;1.6 billion ($2 billion) package for air missiles to Ukraine. On Saturday (Mar 1), Starmer and Zelensky signed off a USD 2.8 billion loan deal to bolster Ukraine's defences against Russian attacks.
(With inputs from agencies)
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World | Trending | In a social media post, Trump slammed Zelensky, saying it was the worst statement that the Ukrainian leader could have made, adding that the US will not put up with it for much longer.

US President Donald Trump reacted to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s remark suggesting that the peace deal between Ukraine and Russia “is still very, very far away.” In a social media post, Trump slammed Zelensky, saying it was the worst statement that the Ukrainian leader could have made, adding that the US will not put up with it for much longer. Also read | Kremlin accuses Zelensky of not wanting peace, blames him for clash with Trump “This is the worst statement that could have been made by Zelensky, and America will not put up with it for much longer! It is what I was saying, this guy doesn’t want there to be Peace as long as he has America’s backing and, Europe, in the meeting they had with Zelenskyy, stated flatly that they cannot do the job without the U.S. – Probably not a great statement to have been made in terms of a show of strength against Russia. What are they thinking?” the president wrote on Truth Social. This comes following a tense argument between the two leaders during the White House meeting last week. Also read | Trump claims he’s the only US prez who didn’t ‘surrender’ Ukraine’s land to Putin, but history says otherwise On late Sunday (Mar 2), Zelensky said, “I think our relationship (with the U.S.) will continue, because it’s more than an occasional relationship,” referring to Washington’s support for the country during the past three years of war. “I believe that Ukraine has a strong enough partnership with the United States of America” to continue the aid, he said at a briefing in Ukraine before leaving London. Also read | ‘Putin is interested in quick return of the war,’ says Zelensky as European leaders meet in London European summit On Sunday (Mar 2), the Ukrainian president attended the defence summit of European leaders hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to gather support for Ukraine amid the political uncertainty with the US. Following the defence summit in London on Sunday (Mar 2), British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a £1.6 billion ($2 billion) package for air missiles to Ukraine. On Saturday (Mar 1), Starmer and Zelensky signed off a USD 2.8 billion loan deal to bolster Ukraine's defences against Russian attacks. (With inputs from agencies)

‘This guy doesn’t want peace’: Trump slams Zelensky’s remark suggesting Ukraine peace deal is ‘far away’

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In Saudi Arabia's Jeddah, the national security advisers and representatives of more than 30 countries met with a purported goal to end war in Ukraine.

One would expect that the two warring sides would remain central to the peace talks. This was not the case.

But in Jeddah, the Saudi crown prince shook hand with the leader of one warring side, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.<img alt="MBS-Zelensky" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a894385b-8f5f-4091-9db9-50737dddbc20" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-08-06T220757.336.png" />

While multiple reports in the western media said that Moscow did not accept the invitation to the peace talks, the Russian state media said that Moscow was not even invited in the first place.

Here is a step-by-step account in this <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-making-sense-of-talks-to-end-ukraine-war-that-did-not-include-russia-622887">WION explainer</a> to make sense of the 'peace talks' to end Russia-Ukraine war that did not include Russia.

<h2>Naypyidaw, Myanmar</h2>

On the first day of August 2023, days after Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi was moved from jail to house arrest, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/myanmars-ousted-leader-aung-san-suu-kyi-to-be-pardoned-reports-621261">she was pardoned in five criminal cases</a> by the country's military rulers. Suu Kyi's sentence has been reduced by six years in total after the partial clemency.&nbsp;

Up until last week, the 78-year-old Nobel laureate was lodged in a prison in Naypyidaw. Suu Kyi had been sentenced to 33 years in prison after a range of charges were brought by the army.

Rajiv Bhatia, India's former ambassador to Myanmar and Distinguished Fellow at Mumbai-based Gateway House, in an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/myanmar-why-the-lady-still-matters-622478">Opinion piece for&nbsp;WION</a>, wrote: "Up until last week, the 78-year-old Nobel laureate was lodged in a prison in the capital city of Naypyitaw. Suu Kyi had been sentenced to 33 years in prison after a range of charges were brought by the army. Most of the charges, experts argue, have been brought in to keep her away from garnering public support. Her party had won a second five-year mandate in the 2020 elections before the military came calling."

<h2>Ottawa, Canada</h2>

From the Canadian capital, the story that captured most attention was that of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing the end of his marriage with former television host Sophie Grégoire Trudeau.

Meanwhile a rampaging anti-smoking campaign that Ottawa imposed starting this week, surprised activists and observers worldwide.&nbsp;

From August 1, each cigarette sold in Canada will come with an individual health warning, such as "cigarettes cause impotence" and cancer, and that there is "poison in every puff".&nbsp;

<h2>Islamabad, Pakistan</h2>

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In news from Pakistan's corridors of power, a former prime minister was sent to prison, second time in less than three months. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/former-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-sentenced-to-three-years-in-prison-in-toshakhana-case-622603">Khan has been sentenced to three years in prison</a> in the Toshakhana case, for allegedly selling state gifts. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 100,000 on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief. Khan's legal team has approached the Supreme Court to challenge his arrest and the verdict in Toshakhana case.

That's all for The Capitals this week. See you next weekend.&nbsp;

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Hello and Welcome. This is The Capitals. In Saudi Arabia's Jeddah, the national security advisers and representatives of more than 30 countries met with a purported goal to end war in Ukraine.

Hello and Welcome. This is The Capitals. In Saudi Arabia's Jeddah, the national security advisers and representatives of more than 30 countries met with a purported goal to end war in Ukraine. One would expect that the two warring sides would remain central to the peace talks. This was not the case. But in Jeddah, the Saudi crown prince shook hand with the leader of one warring side, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. While multiple reports in the western media said that Moscow did not accept the invitation to the peace talks, the Russian state media said that Moscow was not even invited in the first place. Here is a step-by-step account in this WION explainer to make sense of the 'peace talks' to end Russia-Ukraine war that did not include Russia. Naypyidaw, Myanmar On the first day of August 2023, days after Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi was moved from jail to house arrest, she was pardoned in five criminal cases by the country's military rulers. Suu Kyi's sentence has been reduced by six years in total after the partial clemency. Up until last week, the 78-year-old Nobel laureate was lodged in a prison in Naypyidaw. Suu Kyi had been sentenced to 33 years in prison after a range of charges were brought by the army. Rajiv Bhatia, India's former ambassador to Myanmar and Distinguished Fellow at Mumbai-based Gateway House, in an Opinion piece for WION, wrote: "Up until last week, the 78-year-old Nobel laureate was lodged in a prison in the capital city of Naypyitaw. Suu Kyi had been sentenced to 33 years in prison after a range of charges were brought by the army. Most of the charges, experts argue, have been brought in to keep her away from garnering public support. Her party had won a second five-year mandate in the 2020 elections before the military came calling." Ottawa, Canada From the Canadian capital, the story that captured most attention was that of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing the end of his marriage with former television host Sophie Grégoire Trudeau. Meanwhile a rampaging anti-smoking campaign that Ottawa imposed starting this week, surprised activists and observers worldwide. From August 1, each cigarette sold in Canada will come with an individual health warning, such as "cigarettes cause impotence" and cancer, and that there is "poison in every puff". Islamabad, Pakistan In news from Pakistan's corridors of power, a former prime minister was sent to prison, second time in less than three months. Khan has been sentenced to three years in prison in the Toshakhana case, for allegedly selling state gifts. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 100,000 on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief. Khan's legal team has approached the Supreme Court to challenge his arrest and the verdict in Toshakhana case. That's all for The Capitals this week. See you next weekend. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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