Kushner brokers Russia-Europe talks on Ukraine peace
US Special Envoy Jared Kushner said Washington is now focused on facilitating direct engagement between Moscow and European partners, preparing the agenda for the next round of trilateral talks involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States to end the conflict. Kushner stated that new ideas emerged during recent discussions, with some potentially leading to breakthroughs, and emphasized that lasting peace requires credible security guarantees for Ukraine and detailed postwar arrangements. He noted both sides understand practical compromises are necessary despite public rhetoric. Recent trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi concluded without a breakthrough but resulted in a prisoner exchange. European leaders agreed to send representatives from five countries to future talks, with some ready to contribute troops, while Putin reiterated opposition to foreign troops on Ukrainian territory.