Kushner pushes Europe-Russia security talks while Ukraine war continues, WP reports

Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's special representative and son-in-law, has proposed that Europe and Russia begin discussing post-war security architecture in a NATO-Russia Council format, according to The Washington Post. Kushner helped organize a November 10 meeting in Abu Dhabi where US, Ukrainian, and Russian representatives will discuss compromises needed for a ceasefire. He advocates for simultaneous processes, linking the Ukraine truce efforts with broader multilateral negotiations between Russia and Europe. European officials say they are ready for dialogue with Russia but insist a ceasefire in Ukraine must be achieved before any security framework discussions. They acknowledge risks but prefer engagement over non-participation, though the sequencing of talks remains a critical point of contention.