Europeans to Join Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks, Zelenskyy and Kushner Confirm

European representatives will be present at peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US special envoy Jared Kushner announced after a meeting in Dublin on Friday. Kushner, who arrived from Moscow with Steve Witkoff after talks with Vladimir Putin, said the deal cannot be concluded without Europeans at the table and that Putin is willing to give it a chance. Zelenskyy confirmed European participation at future talks, emphasizing its importance for prosperity and security guarantees. European countries have supported Ukraine throughout the conflict and recently pushed for a seat at negotiations, though they have not agreed on who should represent them. Kushner also discussed a postwar plan for Ukraine, and Witkoff confirmed the largest prisoner exchange is expected to take place.