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President Trump's envoys are expected in Kyiv today with the U.S.
Proposal aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine.
NPR's Joanna Gakissis reports that Jared Kushner
and Steve Witkoff are arriving in the Capitol after holding talks in Moscow on Saturday.
Kushner is Trump's son-in-law, and Witkoff is the president's longtime friend.
They spent more than three hours in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and officials in the Kremlin.
Kushner and Witkoff have visited Moscow.
At least eight times in the last couple of years.
This is their first visit to Kyiv since Russia's 2022 invasion.
The envoys are expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has long pushed for their visit.
Peace talks have been frozen since February when the U.S.
And Israel attacked Iran.
Joanna Kakissis, NPR News, Kyiv.
The Israeli military says it's taking control of a strategic ridge in southern
Lebanon after two months of fighting with Hezbollah.
NPR's Jaina Rapp reports the militant group is disputing the claim.
On Thursday, Israel released a video saying it had taken operational control of Ali al-Tahar Ridge.
And tunnels used by Hezbollah fighters.
Hezbollah disputed that Israel now controlled the ridge, saying that Israel was continuing to bomb the location.