Kushner Reports Progress After Abu Dhabi Talks With Putin and Zelensky

Jared Kushner, special envoy for President Trump, reported progress after three days of peace talks in Abu Dhabi and meetings with Russian, Ukrainian, and European leaders, aiming to end the war in Ukraine. Kushner stated that Ukraine and Russia agreed to expand the next round of negotiations to include European partners, allowing discussion of post-war European security arrangements alongside territorial issues. He emphasized the need for reliable security guarantees and de-escalation commitments for a lasting ceasefire. The US confirmed no broader European security agreements will be made without addressing Ukraine's concerns, and Washington is working on the largest prisoner exchange of the war. Kushner acknowledged significant differences remain but expressed optimism about achieving a breakthrough.