The visit by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner was aimed at reviving negotiations that have been in a deep freeze for nearly eight months.

The visit by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner came as negotiations have stalled with little sign of a path to peace.

The U.S. envoys are expected to meet the Russian and Ukrainian presidents in turn. The effort comes as negotiations have stalled with little sign of a path to peace.

Recent polls showed the liberal-leaning Yabloko could have won seats in the parliamentary elections next month.