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Zelensky and Trump envoys discuss Ukraine visit for peace talks

Ukrainian president and US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are working to finalise dates for a trip to Ukraine.

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What this story says

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner about their planned visit to Ukraine.
  • The visit aims to advance peace efforts, and the two sides are working to finalise dates.
  • Zelensky informed the envoys about the battlefield situation, stating Russian gains were sparse and came at a high cost.
  • Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Turkey is seeking a new grain export agreement between Russia and Ukraine and warned of threats to global food security.

Who covered it

Left 20%(3)Centre 27%(4)Right 53%(8)

Percentages are shares of the 15 outlets carrying a published leaning rating. 27 of the 42 outlets we know ran this story carry no rating and are not counted in them. Coverage measured .

Trust

42/100

Craft

59/100

Hype

20/100

42 sources · methodology

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a "detailed and constructive" telephone call with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The parties are working to finalise dates for a visit to Ukraine intended to advance peace efforts. Zelensky informed the envoys about the situation on the battlefield, noting that Russian gains have been sparse and have come at the cost of significant losses.

Separately, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey is actively pursuing a new grain export agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Fidan warned that drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea pose a threat to global food security. Ukraine and Russia are major wheat exporters, and disruptions to their supplies could lead to higher prices, shortages, or famine, particularly in African countries.

Disagreement on battlefield gains

PerthNow and Novinky.cz reported that Zelensky stated Russian gains on the battlefield were sparse and came at the cost of huge losses. The West Australian and WTVB reported that Zelensky said Russian gains were sparse and at the cost of huge losses. The Kyiv Independent stated that the two US envoys have yet to visit Kyiv, despite leading Trump's efforts to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war and repeatedly travelling to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and other senior Russian officials. Protothema reported that Zelensky said Russia's gains were minimal and achieved at the cost of huge losses. Dagelijksestandaard.nl and Reformatorisch Dagblad reported that Russia is making only limited territorial gains there, while for those limited victories it did pay a heavy price. Brussels Morning Online Newspaper reported that Washington continues diplomatic efforts aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. EADaily reported that Zelensky expects Trump's ambassadors to persuade Putin to accept Kiev's terms. News-pravda.com reported that the conversation was detailed and constructive, and that dialogue between the US and Ukrainian negotiating teams continues constantly. Armyinform.com.ua reported that the president announced this on social networks and that it is important that the dialogue between the negotiating teams of the United States and Ukraine continues constantly.

Omissions

None of the left-rated digests mention Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's statement about a new grain export agreement or his warnings about drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea. None of the centre-rated digests mention Fidan's statement or warnings. None of the right-rated digests mention Fidan's statement or warnings.

Tags:#Ukraine#PeaceTalks#Zelensky#Kushner#Witkoff#GrainDeal

Still developing. We have re-checked which outlets are covering this 1 time, most recently on 31 Aug 2026, 19:00, and will add the sides that appear.

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How each side covered it

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Left

3 rated outlets

  • The left-rated reports led on the discussion between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner regarding their potential visit to Ukraine. Novinky.cz highlighted Zelensky's statement that Russian battlefield gains were minimal and came at a high cost. Kyiv Post noted that diplomacy remains stalled and that Russia does not want peace, according to Ukraine's intelligence assessments. TVN24.pl reported that Zelensky spoke with the envoys about the details of their potential visit and the situation on the front.

Centre

4 rated outlets

  • The centre-rated reports focused on the call between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss plans for their visit to Ukraine aimed at advancing peace efforts. PerthNow and Reuters reported that Zelensky described the call as "detailed and constructive" and that the sides were working to finalise dates for the visit. WTVB also reported on the call and the discussion of peace efforts.

Right

8 rated outlets

  • The right-rated reports highlighted the impending visit of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Ukraine, with some suggesting it is imminent. EADaily reported that Zelensky expects the envoys to persuade Putin to accept Kyiv's terms. Dagelijksestandaard.nl and Reformatorisch Dagblad stated that Zelensky briefed the envoys on the battlefield, noting limited Russian gains at a heavy price. Protothema and News-pravda.com also mentioned Zelensky's briefing on the battlefield situation and the discussion of the visit.

Questions about this coverage

How did the left and right cover Zelensky and Trump envoys discuss Ukraine visit for peace talks?
Of the 15 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 20% are rated left, 27% are rated centre, 53% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 42. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.
Is Zelensky and Trump envoys discuss Ukraine visit for peace talks left or right?
Neither side dominates it. Of the 15 rated outlets on this story, 20% are rated left, 27% are rated centre, 53% are rated right, and no side holds the 70% this site would want before calling a field one-sided. A story is not left or right in any case; the outlets that carried it are what carry ratings.
Is the coverage of Zelensky and Trump envoys discuss Ukraine visit for peace talks biased?
Zelensky and Trump envoys discuss Ukraine visit for peace talks is one event reported by 42 outlets, and this page does not rate the story as biased or unbiased. What it publishes is the spread: which outlets ran it, where named rating organisations place each of them on the spectrum, and what each side chose to lead with. A leaning rating describes an outlet's record over time, not this article, and the two should not be run together.
Which outlets covered Zelensky and Trump envoys discuss Ukraine visit for peace talks?
42 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.
Who spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke by phone with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. He also received a statement from Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan regarding grain exports.
What was discussed during the call between Zelensky and the US envoys?
The call focused on the potential visit of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Ukraine to advance peace efforts. Zelensky also provided an update on the battlefield situation, noting sparse Russian gains at a high cost.
What is Turkey's role in the conflict?
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey is pushing for a new grain export agreement between Russia and Ukraine. He also warned that drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea threaten global food security.
When might the US envoys visit Ukraine?
The exact dates for the visit of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Ukraine have not yet been finalised. Zelensky and the envoys are working to set a date for their trip.

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