Who: Steve Witkoff, President Trump's special envoy, and Jared Kushner, the president's son‑in‑law.
What: Named to represent the United States at Ukraine talks.
When/Where: Confirmed by a White House official on Monday, Jan. 5, for meetings in Paris this week.
This appointment places two close associates at the head of the U.S. delegation; the White House provided no immediate details on the agenda.
Witkoff and Kushner To Lead U.S. Delegation at Ukraine Talks in Paris
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Steve Witkoff, special envoy of the United States, and Jared Kushner stand together at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, December 15, 2025. Markus Schreiber/Pool via REUTERS
On Jan. 5, a White House official said that President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and the president's son‑in‑law, Jared Kushner, have been named to represent the United States at talks on Ukraine in Paris this week.
The announcement places two close associates of President Trump at the head of the U.S. delegation to the negotiations. The White House official confirmed the appointments on Monday but did not immediately provide further details about the delegation's full composition or the agenda for the Paris discussions.
Background
The Paris talks are intended to address diplomatic and security concerns related to Ukraine. Appointing senior personal associates to lead the delegation underscores the administration's choice of trusted envoys for high‑profile international negotiations.
Note: The White House announcement was made on Jan. 5. Additional details about the meetings or participating countries have not been released.
Reporting: Steve Holland. Writing: Costas Pitas and David Ljunggren.
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