--- title: "Zelensky and Trump envoys discuss Ukraine visit for peace talks" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/zelensky-and-trump-envoys-discuss-ukraine-visit-for-peace-talks" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/zelensky-and-trump-envoys-discuss-ukraine-visit-for-peace-talks" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/zelensky-and-trump-envoys-discuss-ukraine-visit-for-peace-talks.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/zelensky-and-trump-envoys-discuss-ukraine-visit-for-peace-talks" category: "Politics" area: "Ukraine" published: "2026-08-31T18:46:47.627Z" source_reported: "2026-08-31T18:14:16.758Z" updated: "2026-08-31T18:46:47.627Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 59 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-31T18:45:09.998335+00:00" --- # 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.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named body, with two independent outlets and specific date/time, but no named on-record sources. - Craft 59 of 100, higher is better. Reporting includes quotes, separates fact from comment, and specifies details, but lacks right of reply and future outlook. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. Language is measured and proportionate, with no sensationalism or clickbait. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - 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. 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. ## Who covered it Shares of the 15 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 20% (3) - Centre: 27% (4) - Right: 53% (8) 27 of 42 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-31T18:45:09.998335+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-31T19:00:33.811Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - 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 - 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 - 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. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - low: 2 - mixed: 2 - high: 8 - unknown: 27 - veryHigh: 2 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Kyiv Post](https://kyivpost.com/post/83442) — Trump Envoys May Visit Ukraine as Diplomacy Remains Stalled; Russia Does Not Want Peace, Zelensky Says - [glasistre.hr](https://glasistre.hr/svijet/2026/08/31/zelenskij-razgovarao-s-trumpovim-izaslanicima-rujan-bi-mogao-donijeti-puno-promjena-1083691) — Zelensky Spoke with Trump's Envoys: "September Could Bring a Lot of Changes" - [The Queenslander](https://theqldr.com.au/international-news/2026/09/01/ukraine-1793) — Zelenskiy and US envoys discuss Ukraine peace efforts - [The West Australian](https://thewest.com.au/news/conflict/zelenskiy-and-us-envoys-discuss-ukraine-peace-efforts-c-22804189) — Zelenskiy and US envoys discuss Ukraine peace efforts - [PerthNow](https://perthnow.com.au/news/conflict/zelenskiy-and-us-envoys-discuss-ukraine-peace-efforts-c-22804187) — Zelenskiy and US envoys discuss Ukraine peace efforts - [Al Arabiya](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2026/08/31/zelenskyy-trump-s-envoys-discuss-ukraine-visit-and-peace-efforts) — Zelenskyy, Trump's Envoys Discuss Ukraine Visit and Peace Efforts - [Novinky.cz](https://novinky.cz/clanek/valka-na-ukrajine-zelenskyj-mluvil-s-witkoffem-a-kushnerem-o-jejich-navsteve-ukrajiny-40595329) — Zelenskyy Spoke with Witkoff and Kushner About Their Visit to Ukraine - [Pentapostagma](https://pentapostagma.gr/kosmos/enoples-syrraxeis/7387557_zelenski-kai-apestalmenoi-toy-tramp-syzitisan-gia-tin-episkepsi) — Zelensky and Trump Envoys Discussed Their Visit to Ukraine and Peace Efforts - [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/08/31/zelenskiy-trumps-envoys-discuss-ukraine-visit-and-peace-efforts) — Zelenskiy, Trump’s envoys discuss Ukraine visit and peace efforts - [hbl.fi](https://hbl.fi/varlden/zelenskyj-bra-samtal-med-witkoff-och-kushner) — Zelenskyy: Good Talks with Witkoff and Kushner - [reform.news](https://reform.news/uitkoff-i-kushner-planiruyut-vizit-v-ukrainu) — Whitkoff and Kouchner Are Planning a Visit to Ukraine. - [EADaily](https://eadaily.com/ru/news/2026/08/31/zelenskiy-rasschityvaet-chto-poslancy-trampa-ugovoryat-putina-prinyat-usloviya-kieva) — Zelensky Expects Trump's Ambassadors to Persuade Putin to Accept Kiev's Terms. - [www.ertnews.gr](https://ertnews.gr/eidiseis/oukrania-o-zelenski-synomilise-me-tous-apestalmenous-tou-tramp-gia-tis-eirineytikes-prospatheies) — Ukraine: Zelenskyy Spoke with Trump's Envoys About Peace Efforts - [Agenzia giornalistica Opinione](https://agenziagiornalisticaopinione.it/opinionews/tass-telegram-zelensky-parla-con-witkoff-e-kushner-si-discute-di-una-visita-in-ucraina) — TASS (TELEGRAM) * "ZELENSKY" TALKS WITH WITKOFF AND KUSHNER, DISCUE OF A VISIT IN UKRAINE" - Journalist's Agency Opinion. 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The Ukrainian President Discussed the Details. - [rmf24.pl](https://rmf24.pl/fakty/swiat/news-zelenski-rozmawial-z-wyslannikami-trumpa-kijow-woli-innego-m,nIdn,1015857) — Zelensky Spoke with Trump's Envoys. Does Kyiv Prefer Another Mediator? - [armyinform.com.ua](https://armyinform.com.ua/2026/08/31/govorymo-pro-vyznachennya-daty-vizytu-v-ukrayinu-prezydent-proviv-rozmovu-z-stivom-vitkoffom-i-dzharedom-kushnerom) — “We Are Talking About Determining the Date of a Visit to Ukraine” — President Held a Conversation with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner - [Business Daily](https://businessdaily.gr/diethni/228985_zelenski-synomilies-me-apestalmenoys-tramp-gia-eirineytikes-protoboylies-stin) — Zelensky and Trump Envoys Discussed Visit and Peace in Ukraine - [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/08/31/2555256.html) — Zelensky spoke by phone with White House representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with the two sides discussing a date for their upcoming visit to Ukraine - [zougla.gr](https://zougla.gr/kosmos/zelenski-epoikodomitiki-epikoinonia-me-tous-apestalmenous-tou-trab) — Zelensky: Constructive Communication with Trump's Envoys - [rador.ro](https://rador.ro/2026/08/31/volodimir-zelenski-si-emisarii-presedintelui-trump-au-discutat-despre-o-vizita-in-ucraina-si-despre-eforturile-de-pace) — Volodimir Zelenski and President Trump's Emissaries Discussed a Visit to Ukraine and Peace Efforts. - [ΑΘΗΝΑ 9,84](https://athina984.gr/2026/08/31/epikoinonia-zelenski-me-goyitkof-kai-koysner) — Zelensky's Contact with Witkoff and Kushner - [ZN.UA Зеркало недели](https://zn.ua/UKRAINE/zelenskij-provel-besedu-s-vitkoffom-i-kushnerom-obsudili-ikh-vizit-v-ukrainu.html) — Zelensky Had a Conversation with Witkoff and Kouchner About Their Visit to Ukraine. - [Unknown](https://eurointegration.com.ua/news/2026/08/31/7244531) — Zelensky Says Trump's Special Envoys Are Preparing for a Visit to Ukraine - [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1871999/o-zelenski-kai-oi-apestalmenoi-tou-trab-suzitisan-gia-tin-episkepsi-tous-stin-oukrania-kai-tis-eirineutikes-prospatheies) — Zelensky and Trump Envoys Discussed Their Visit to Ukraine and Peace Efforts - [Capital.gr](https://capital.gr/diethni/4013580/oukrania-tilefoniki-sunomilia-zelenski-me-tous-stib-gouitkof-kai-tzaret-kousner) — Ukraine: Zelensky Phone Chat with Steve Witkov and Jared Kushner - [Nieuws.nl](https://nieuws.nl/buitenland/zelensky-bezoek-witkoff-en-kushner-aan-kyiv-op-handen) — Zelensky: Visit by Witkoff and Kushner to Kyiv Imminent - [welingelichtekringen.nl](https://welingelichtekringen.nl/samenleving/zelensky-bezoek-witkoff-en-kushner-aan-kyiv-op-handen) — Zelensky: Visit by Witkoff and Kushner to Kyiv Imminent - [dagelijksestandaard.nl](https://dagelijksestandaard.nl/nieuws/zelensky-bezoek-witkoff-en-kushner-aan-kyiv-op-handen) — Zelensky: Visit by Witkoff and Kushner to Kyiv Imminent - [The Kyiv Independent](https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-calls-trump-envoys-witkoff-kushner-to-lock-in-dates-for-ukraine-visit) — Zelensky calls Trump envoys Witkoff, Kushner to 'lock in' dates for Ukraine visit - [ТСН.ua](https://tsn.ua/ukrayina/zelenskyy-hovoryv-z-poslantsiamy-trampa-i-zrobyv-zaiavu-shcho-ochikuye-3159461.html) — Zelensky Spoke with Trump Envoys and Made a Statement — What He Expects - [Unknown](https://hvylya.net/news/328923-zelenskiy-pobesedoval-s-uitkoffom-i-kushnerom-opredelyayut-datu-ih-vizita) — Zelensky Spoke to Whitkoff and Kouchner, Setting the Date of Their Visit. - [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/1918868) — Zelensky on the Phone Talked to Whitkoff and Kouchner About Their Visit to Ukraine. - [Reformatorisch Dagblad](https://rd.nl/a/1161050-zelensky-bezoek-witkoff-en-kushner-aan-kyiv-op-handen) — Zelensky: Visit by Witkoff and Kushner to Kyiv Imminent - [Korrespondent.net](https://korrespondent.net/ukraine/4907762-zelenskyi-pohovoryl-s-predstavyteliamy-trampa) — Zelensky Spoke to the Representatives of Trump - [Обозреватель](https://obozrevatel.com/ukr/politics-news/zelenskij-proviv-telefonnu-rozmovu-z-predstavnikami-trampa-obgovorili-ihnij-vizit-v-ukrainu.htm) — Zelensky Held a Telephone Conversation with Trump Representatives: They Discussed Their Visit to Ukraine - [ГОЛОВНА](https://glavcom.ua/world/world-politics/zelenskij-obhovoriv-iz-vitkoffom-ta-kushnerom-jikhnij-vizit-do-ukrajini-1139953.html) — Zelensky Discussed with Witkoff and Kushner Their Visit to Ukraine - [Tribuna Online](https://tribunaonline.com.br/internacional/zelensky-reitera-esforcos-para-evitar-guerra-em-nova-fase-de-dialogo-com-eua-329624) — Zelensky Reiterates Efforts to Avoid War in a New Phase of Dialogue with the US ## Questions **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. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. 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