Following three hours of discussions between US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the American delegation is now travelling to Kyiv. The White House has characterized the conversations as “substantive,” but skepticism remains high within Ukraine regarding the potential for a significant breakthrough. FRANCE 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg reports a palpable climate of doubt in Ukraine concerning these latest negotiations. Despite the diplomatic effort, many Ukrainians are unsure if these talks will yield the long-awaited progress they hope for. The envoys’ journey to Kyiv suggests a continued US attempt to mediate, but the outcome remains uncertain. This move occurs amidst ongoing tensions and a general lack of optimism regarding the Russia-Ukraine situation.