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Trump says Witkoff, Kushner heading abroad in latest U.S. effort to end Ukraine war

Trump says Witkoff, Kushner will travel abroad to push Russia-Ukraine peace effort

Trump says Witkoff, Kushner heading abroad in latest U.S. effort to end Ukraine war
Trump says Witkoff, Kushner heading abroad in latest U.S. effort to end Ukraine war
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Trump says Witkoff, Kushner will travel abroad to push Russia-Ukraine peace effort

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, are traveling overseas to seek a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. The remarks came as he addressed reporters on Friday. The move marks the latest effort by the administration to advance negotiations aimed at ending the war. No additional details on destinations, timelines, or specific diplomatic steps were provided in the briefing.

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