US envoy Steve Witkoff and fellow emissary Jared Kushner held “important” talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday (Sep 6). The discussions aimed to revive Washington’s efforts to end the war with Russia. The meeting marked their first visit to Kyiv, a day after discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.“We've had a very meaningful discussion, substantive, important, and we are very encouraged and we look forward to continuing this as long as it takes,” Witkoff said after meeting Zelensky.Kushner said the delegation had learned from the trip and hoped it would help advance peace efforts. “Hopefully this trip has come out with some new ways to advance forward. I think we've learned a lot from the trip,” he said.<h2>European backing, no breakthrough</h2>The talks took place alongside discussions involving British, French and German representatives. Zelensky welcomed the European presence, saying, “We are grateful that the Europeans are with us today and that we are in such a coalition of countries. Here we are all on the same side.”The American delegation arrived by train at Kyiv Central Station, where “Peace Express” was written on the platform. Zelensky said Ukraine had prepared its airports for the visit, but Russian strikes had made air travel impossible.A White House official said the envoys had discussed “substantive plans which will be announced in the coming weeks”. The Kremlin said the Americans had proposed ideas for a settlement, without providing details.<h2>Doubts persist</h2>The visit came as fighting continued and hopes for a quick agreement remained limited. Putin has repeatedly said Moscow intends to seize the rest of eastern Ukraine, while Russia intensified attacks this summer.Ukraine’s air force reported 108 drones and missiles in an overnight attack, while Moscow said it had shot down 258 Ukrainian drones. Ukraine also said 10 people were killed in Russian strikes on Saturday (Sep 5).US President Donald Trump has said his envoys were bringing a “proposal” to end the fighting. “We have an idea for peace,” he said, without elaborating.While the talks offered a new opening, there were no clear signs that the war was nearing an end.

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held “important” Kyiv talks with Zelensky after meeting Putin, seeking peace in Ukraine. No breakthrough was reported, but further plans are expected.

US envoy Steve Witkoff and fellow emissary Jared Kushner held “important” talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday (Sep 6). The discussions aimed to revive Washington’s efforts to end the war with Russia. The meeting marked their first visit to Kyiv, a day after discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. “We've had a very meaningful discussion, substantive, important, and we are very encouraged and we look forward to continuing this as long as it takes,” Witkoff said after meeting Zelensky. Kushner said the delegation had learned from the trip and hoped it would help advance peace efforts. “Hopefully this trip has come out with some new ways to advance forward. I think we've learned a lot from the trip,” he said. European backing, no breakthrough The talks took place alongside discussions involving British, French and German representatives. Zelensky welcomed the European presence, saying, “We are grateful that the Europeans are with us today and that we are in such a coalition of countries. Here we are all on the same side.” The American delegation arrived by train at Kyiv Central Station, where “Peace Express” was written on the platform. Zelensky said Ukraine had prepared its airports for the visit, but Russian strikes had made air travel impossible. A White House official said the envoys had discussed “substantive plans which will be announced in the coming weeks”. The Kremlin said the Americans had proposed ideas for a settlement, without providing details. Doubts persist The visit came as fighting continued and hopes for a quick agreement remained limited. Putin has repeatedly said Moscow intends to seize the rest of eastern Ukraine, while Russia intensified attacks this summer. Ukraine’s air force reported 108 drones and missiles in an overnight attack, while Moscow said it had shot down 258 Ukrainian drones. Ukraine also said 10 people were killed in Russian strikes on Saturday (Sep 5). US President Donald Trump has said his envoys were bringing a “proposal” to end the fighting. “We have an idea for peace,” he said, without elaborating. While the talks offered a new opening, there were no clear signs that the war was nearing an end.

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held “important” Kyiv talks with Zelensky after meeting Putin, seeking peace in Ukraine. No breakthrough was reported, but further plans are expected.

‘Had a very meaningful discussion’: Witkoff, Kushner hold ‘important’ talks with Zelensky in Kyiv

The US is preparing for another round of high-stakes diplomacy as Donald Trump dispatches key envoys, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, to Islamabad for talks linked to Iran. The move comes as ceasefire efforts hang in the balance, with Abbas Araghchi also expected in the region. While hopes for progress remain, uncertainty persists over whether direct negotiations will actually take place.


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In a retaliatory measure by China, American diplomats who wish to visit Hong Kong government officials, other politicians or people from the city's educational institutes will need approval from Beijing, a report has claimed.

An internal document accessed by South China Morning Post (SCMC) read: "the US consul general in Hong Kong, his successors, or any personnel working on his behalf, must first obtain approval from the Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Commissioner in Hong Kong before visiting any Chinese local government facilities or meeting personnel from these institutions."

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It also specifically said the approval would be required for even private, social and video meetings and includes "any Chinese public or private education organisation or society, and its personnel".

Felix Chung Kwok-pan, leader of Hong Kong's Liberal Party, said Chinese foreign ministry told him that US consulate general has to inform them before meeting members of island's political parties.&nbsp;

"The Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Commissioner in Hong Kong told me the US consulate general in Hong Kong has to inform them before meeting members of Hong Kong’s political parties," said Felix, as quoted by SCMC.

He also added that Chinese foreign ministry's department in Hong Kong told him two weeks back that it was not appropriate now for him to US's top diplomat of the region, who intended a discussion with him.

Earlier, the US on September 3 announced that any Chinese diplomats who plan a visit to the country would need permission following which only they would be allowed to meet local government personnel or visit university campuses.

The document specified that the requisite approval would be needed for official, private, social and video meetings, as well as meetings with “any Chinese public or private education organisation or society, and its personnel”.

In a retaliatory measure by China, American diplomats who wish to visit Hong Kong government officials, other politicians or people from the city's educational institutes will need approval from Beijing, a report has claimed.

In a retaliatory measure by China, American diplomats who wish to visit Hong Kong government officials, other politicians or people from the city's educational institutes will need approval from Beijing, a report has claimed. An internal document accessed by South China Morning Post (SCMC) read: "the US consul general in Hong Kong, his successors, or any personnel working on his behalf, must first obtain approval from the Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Commissioner in Hong Kong before visiting any Chinese local government facilities or meeting personnel from these institutions." Also read | Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou to accuse US of misleading Canada in extradition case It also specifically said the approval would be required for even private, social and video meetings and includes "any Chinese public or private education organisation or society, and its personnel". Felix Chung Kwok-pan, leader of Hong Kong's Liberal Party, said Chinese foreign ministry told him that US consulate general has to inform them before meeting members of island's political parties. "The Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Commissioner in Hong Kong told me the US consulate general in Hong Kong has to inform them before meeting members of Hong Kong’s political parties," said Felix, as quoted by SCMC. He also added that Chinese foreign ministry's department in Hong Kong told him two weeks back that it was not appropriate now for him to US's top diplomat of the region, who intended a discussion with him. Earlier, the US on September 3 announced that any Chinese diplomats who plan a visit to the country would need permission following which only they would be allowed to meet local government personnel or visit university campuses. The document specified that the requisite approval would be needed for official, private, social and video meetings, as well as meetings with “any Chinese public or private education organisation or society, and its personnel”.

US diplomats will require China's permission for meeting Hong Kong officials, politicians: Report

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‘Had a very meaningful discussion’: Witkoff, Kushner hold ‘important’ talks with Zelensky in Kyiv

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US diplomats will require China's permission for meeting Hong Kong officials, politicians: Report