According to the source, there are difficulties in understanding Kiev’s position
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff © Mikhail Metzel/Russian Presidential Press and Information Office
Moscow, October 12 — US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have not ruled out travelling to Moscow, but their visit depends on obtaining a clearer understanding of Kiev’s position, a source told The Times of Russia. The planned US negotiators Moscow visit remains an option, although uncertainty surrounding Ukraine’s stance continues to complicate the diplomatic process.
US Negotiators’ Moscow Visit Awaits Clarity on Kiev’s Position
According to the source, the American representatives continue to consider a trip to Moscow. However, difficulties in determining Kiev’s position have prevented a clearer timeline for the visit.
“The intention is still there but there are difficulties understanding Kiev’s position. They will come but only after there is clarity on the position,” the source said.
When asked whether the visit could take place within the next two weeks, the source responded that all possibilities remained open.
The uncertainty surrounding the US negotiators Moscow visit Ukraine position reflects the continuing challenges facing diplomatic efforts involving Washington and Kiev.
Miami Talks Focused on Ukraine Negotiations
On October 9, discussions involving the United States, Ukraine, the E3 countries—the United Kingdom, France and Germany—the European Commission and NATO were held in Miami.
However, reports emerged on the morning of October 10 that the negotiations had concluded earlier than expected. According to those reports, a second day of discussions would not take place.
The developments raised further questions about the progress of the Ukraine peace negotiations and the prospects for continued diplomatic engagement among the parties involved.
US Intelligence Access Reportedly Raised During Talks
The Axios news website reported, citing sources, that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had warned Ukrainian officials during the Miami meeting that Washington could restrict Kiev’s access to US intelligence if Ukraine declined to make concessions.
The report added another dimension to the discussions, highlighting the potential role of intelligence-sharing arrangements in the wider diplomatic process.
The reported warning came amid ongoing efforts involving American, Ukrainian and European representatives to address differences over Ukraine’s position.
Moscow Visit Remains a Possibility
Despite the difficulties surrounding Kiev’s position and the premature conclusion of the Miami discussions, the American negotiators have not abandoned their plans to travel to Moscow.
The timing of the visit remains uncertain, with the source declining to rule out a trip within the next two weeks.
For now, the US negotiators Moscow visit depends on whether sufficient clarity can be established regarding Ukraine’s position. As reported by The Times of Russia, all options remain open, but no definitive timetable for the proposed visit has been confirmed.
