Kushner pushes Russia-Europe direct talks to end Ukraine war

Jared Kushner, a key negotiator in ending the Ukraine war, announced efforts to facilitate direct talks between Russia and European partners to reshape post-war European security arrangements. Kushner stated on X that the focus is on preparing the agenda for a next trilateral meeting, following recent discussions in Abu Dhabi and Moscow with Putin, and in Dublin with Zelensky and EU officials. He noted new ideas are under review that could lead to breakthroughs. The proposals reportedly include Putin's demand for NATO troop and base withdrawal from Eastern Europe, which Europe opposes. Kushner emphasized that NATO will remain central to European security, strengthened by mechanisms for military and communication stability.