Kushner Focuses on Direct Russia-Europe Dialogue

Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and a member of the US delegation mediating Ukraine war talks, said Saturday he is focused on facilitating direct dialogue between Russia and Europe to reshape the post-war European security framework. Kushner stated on X that the team is preparing the agenda for the next trilateral meeting while working to arrange direct talks between Russia and European partners. He noted that new ideas from recent discussions could lead to breakthroughs or proposals to resolve remaining differences, following meetings with Putin in Moscow and European leaders in Dublin. The push comes as Europe resists Russian demands, reportedly including the withdrawal of NATO forces and bases from Eastern Europe, which could undermine the NATO-centered security order established after World War II. Kushner emphasized that NATO will remain a key pillar of European security, strengthened by mechanisms for military, communication, and conflict prevention.