European countries confirmed for next Ukraine peace talks

US President Donald Trump's special representative and son-in-law Jared Kushner confirmed that European countries will be represented at upcoming peace negotiations regarding Ukraine. He made the statement to journalists in Ireland on November 12, as reported by BBC News Russian Service. Kushner stated, "We cannot conclude this deal without Europeans at the negotiating table," following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff also announced European participation in the next meeting after talks with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin, saying Europeans are partners and their involvement is important. Putin claimed Russia never opposed dialogue with Europe, asserting Europe broke off communication. The AFP agency previously reported that three European countries may be represented at advisor or diplomat level in the next talks. Two-day negotiations in Abu Dhabi concluded November 11 with agreement on a large-scale prisoner exchange, followed by separate Ukrainian meetings with European representatives. US envoys met Putin in Moscow and Zelensky in Dublin on November 12, with Zelensky confirming preparations for the largest prisoner swap.