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Ukraine Invites U.S. Envoy Amid Tensions with Russia

10/27/2025

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Ukraine invited U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff to visit Kyiv, confirmed by Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha on October 27.
The invitation follows months of Witkoff's shuttle diplomacy.
Sybiha said Ukraine is open to American officials.
Witkoff's prior urging that Ukraine cede Donetsk to Russia sparked controversy among Ukrainian officials, which shapes the invitation's aim to facilitate direct negotiations and strengthen support amid tensions with Moscow.

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Ukraine invited U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff to visit Kyiv, confirmed by Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha on October 27.
The invitation follows months of Witkoff's shuttle diplomacy.
Sybiha said Ukraine is open to American officials.
Witkoff's prior urging that Ukraine cede Donetsk to Russia sparked controversy among Ukrainian officials, which shapes the invitation's aim to facilitate direct negotiations and strengthen support amid tensions with Moscow.