US Envoys Arrive in Moscow for Ukraine Peace Discussions

Why it matters locally: The ongoing discussions about the conflict in Ukraine could impact the flow of global commodities, potentially affecting Georgia's agricultural and manufacturing sectors due to supply chain disruptions and changes in international trade agreements.

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MOSCOW — US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have traveled to Moscow. Their arrival initiates new efforts to address Russia's military actions in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a suspension of air attacks while the envoys are present. Russian officials have not publicly responded to Zelenskyy's request. The discussions in Moscow represent an attempt to revive stalled peace efforts between the two countries.