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[^2]\n\nPresident Volodymyr Zelensky said on September 3, 2026, that US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President's son-in-law Jared Kushner confirmed they may visit Ukraine in the coming days. [^3]\n\nPresident Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he intends to request European countries return hundreds of billions of dollars in aid previously provided to Ukraine and NATO during the Biden administration. [^4]\n\nKremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on September 4 that Moscow will not hold direct talks with Kiev on ending their terrorist attacks ahead of the visit to Russia by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. [^5]\n\nDmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for the Kremlin, stated in Moscow that long-range missile production facilities located in Ukrainian territory will become legitimate targets for the Russian Armed Forces. [^6]\n\nU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on September 2 that Kyiv and Washington are currently negotiating licenses for Ukraine to manufacture its own Patriot air defense systems. [^7]\n\nRussian President Vladimir Putin attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. [^8]\n\nA source told RT that US President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner could visit Moscow and Kiev 'soon' as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts. [^9]\n\nThe talks, which were not announced by the White House, took place amid Washington's attempts at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and its increasing economic sanctions on Iran. [^10]\n\nPresident Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the United States remains active and that the Ukrainian side is ready to meet with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Ukraine for substantive discussions. [^11]\n\nZelensky confirmed that the Ukrainian team negotiating with representatives of the US President is in constant communication with Washington. 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