Kushner sees potential breakthrough in Ukraine talks
US President Donald Trump's special envoy Jared Kushner said new ideas have emerged in Ukraine peace negotiations that could lead to a breakthrough, though he did not disclose their content. Following trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi and meetings with Russian and Ukrainian presidents, Kushner and fellow envoy Steve Witkoff are consulting all parties. Kushner noted discrepancies between public maximalist demands and closed-door discussions, where both sides reportedly understand practical compromises are needed. The US is also preparing direct Russia-Europe contacts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that American negotiators for the first time asked whether Kyiv would withdraw troops from Donbas in exchange for NATO membership. Zelensky said Ukraine will not relinquish its territories, but left open discussing a comprehensive agreement if partners present reliable security guarantees.