On September 29, 2026, it became known that Russia agreed to a three-day ceasefire as part of the preparations for the trip of American negotiators to Kyiv. However, as reported by The Atlantic, this turned out to be a deception by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Background of the Ceasefire
According to information provided by journalists, the Russian side agreed to the ceasefire, and Putin claimed that he had "given the appropriate order" to cease attacks on Kyiv. He assured that from midnight on September 5, Russia would not strike the Ukrainian capital. However, this turned out to be untrue.
Attack on Boryspil
On the morning of September 6, Russian forces struck the airport in Boryspil, where American negotiators Jared Kushner and Derek Vitkoff were supposed to land. This attack forced them to change their plans, and they ultimately arrived in Ukraine by train. According to sources, the American representatives initially planned to arrive in Kyiv, but were compelled to adapt their actions due to the strike on Boryspil.
US Reaction
Sources in the US denied that the change of plans was triggered by the attack on Boryspil, emphasizing that negotiations continue despite Russia's actions. This indicates that the American side is trying to maintain dialogue despite the deception from the Kremlin.