Trump confirms Witkoff and Kushner to visit Russia, Ukraine

This signals a shift from back-channel diplomacy to a more formal, high-level shuttle effort, with family and trusted envoys carrying direct presidential authority. The confirmation implies Washington is betting on a negotiated off-ramp, which could alter the geopolitical risk calculus for markets tied to energy, European security, and regional currencies. What matters next is whether both capitals accept the framing of a 'deal' and whether this visit produces a concrete timeline, rather than another round of statements. The open question is whether the plan gains traction or stalls on core territorial and security terms.