Ukrainian media on August 6 heavily prioritized US diplomatic efforts concerning the war. The day began with reports on Steve Witkoff's mission to Moscow, anticipating his talks ahead of Trump's August 8 deadline. Mid-day confirmed Witkoff's arrival and a nearly three-hour meeting with Russian President Putin in the Kremlin. Concurrently, news outlets reported a Russian aerial bomb strike on a recreation center in Zaporizhzhia, causing fatalities and injuries. The afternoon saw significant developments as Presidents Zelensky and Trump held a direct phone conversation. This followed Trump's declaration of "significant progress" in the Moscow talks. By evening, Zelensky indicated that Russia appeared more inclined towards a ceasefire, and reports emerged of Trump's plan for back-to-back summits with Putin and Zelensky, potentially without European leaders, shaping the ongoing diplomatic trajectory.