Trump Admin tries to restart Russia-Ukraine talks

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T. Michelle Murphy | September 06, 2026     Hello there. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may have slipped from the headlines here in the United States, but it’s clear that the ongoing war is weighing on people’s minds. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 58% of Americans are concerned the conflict will worsen over the next few years. Our top story covers another attempt by the Trump Administration to restart peace talks, as U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visit Moscow and Kyiv.  We also have practical guidance on dealing with identity theft after a potentially major breach of driver's license data. IN TODAY’S BRIEF Putin’s three-day pause Meet the acting Army Secretary Protect your identity data Postpartum depression         READ THIS FIRST Putin pauses strikes on Kyiv during diplomatic visit from the U.S. Gavriil Grigoriv—POOL/AFP via Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a 72-hour halt in strikes on Kyiv starting at midnight Sept. 6. to coincide with a visit from U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The U.S. envoys touched down in Moscow on Saturday to meet with Putin and discuss ending the war with Ukraine, before traveling to Ukraine on Sunday, where they are scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Witkoff and Kushner are real estate developers whom Trump has used as envoys in high-level diplomatic talks. Kushner is also the President’s son-in-law and served as a senior adviser during his first term. “They're bringing with them a proposal to end the war,” U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Friday, calling the two “great negotiators.” Following the Kremlin’s announcement, Zelensky wrote on X that he had been in touch with the envoys and was “ready to observe a ceasefire in airstrikes against the cities involved in the negotiation process.” — Rebecca Schneid         SPONSORED Want to get the most out of ChatGPT? ChatGPT is a superpower if you know how to use it correctly. Discover how HubSpot's guide to AI can elevate both your productivity and creativity to get more things done. Learn to automate tasks, enhance decision-making, and foster innovation with the power of AI. Download the free guide         THE CONTEXT Who is Adam Telle, the new acting Army Secretary?  Kent Nishimura—Bloomberg/Getty President Donald Trump last week named Adam Telle to replace Dan Driscoll as the Army’s top civilian leader in an interim capacity. The move followed Driscoll’s abrupt resignation amid reports of tension between him and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.  It is also part of a wider upheaval within the U.S. military’s senior ranks. About 20 military and civilian leaders have been ousted or have resigned since Hegseth took over the Department of Defense.  Trump lauded Telle as “a Great Patriot, who is respected by all” in a Truth Social post on Sept. 3, saying Telle would take over as acting Army Secretary “effective immediately.” — Chantelle Lee         IN THE NEWS How can you protect your identity data from hackers?  Jenny Kane—AP Photo The FBI is investigating a possible data breach that may have exposed more than 153 million driver’s licenses in the U.S. and Canada.  Independent journalist Brian Krebs reported a dark web site that claimed to be selling digital scans of driver’s licenses. The FBI confirmed to TIME that the bureau is “looking into the incident.” If the service’s reported claims are true, the breach could be one of the most extensive single leaks of driver’s license data, says James E. Lee, President of the Identity Theft Resource Center. “This data set will continue to have massive value to the cybercriminal community for many years, and we are likely to see this service or one very similar appear again on the darknet,” Krebs tells TIME.  Experts recommend freezing your credit if you believe your information was compromised, placing a fraud alert, and asking companies how they store your identification. — Miranda Jeyaretnam         SPONSORED Chef-Crafted, Dietitian-Designed Meals Ready in 2 Minutes Try Factor, America's #1 ready-to-eat meal delivery service. Made from ingredients you recognize. Whole food. Nothing unnecessary. Let’s eat real. Get 50% off your first Factor box + Free Breakfast for a year *1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year while subscription active. Try Factor Now         HEALTH CHECK How to support someone with postpartum depression J_art—Getty Images Both the “baby blues” and postpartum depression can cause sadness, tearfulness, irritability, and feeling overwhelmed after giving birth, says Dr. Kelli Burroughs, an ob-gyn and vice chair of clinical affairs and patient experience at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. But the baby blues are generally mild, begin within the first week after delivery, and improve within about two weeks. Postpartum depression—which can also begin months after giving birth—lasts longer and interferes more significantly with daily life. Signs can include a persistently depressed mood; losing interest in things that usually bring joy; withdrawing from other people; difficulty eating, concentrating, or sleeping even when the baby is asleep; extreme fatigue; and feeling disconnected from the baby. Supporting someone with postpartum depression starts with knowing how it can show up, even when it doesn’t match the image you have in your head. —Angela Haupt         SPONSORED Slack replies in seconds. Not minutes. Dictate into Slack, email, LinkedIn, or any app and get polished, send-ready text. Wispr Flow strips filler and formats everything. 89% of messages sent with zero edits. Works on Mac, Windows, and iPhone. Start flowing free       Linked In this addictive word-association game, find the steps that will unite two seemingly unrelated words in just four moves. PLAY NOW EMAIL US: thebrief@time.com More Newsletters from Click to sign up. D.C. BRIEF +FUTURE PROOF +HEALTH MATTERS +INSIDE TIME +IN THE LOOP +WORTH YOUR TIME + Connect with TIME   PRIVACY POLICY     © 2026 TIME USA, LLC. All rights reserved. TIME Customer Service, P.O. Box 37508 Boone, IA 50037-0508, United States Unsubscribe