Kushner urges direct Europe-Russia talks ahead of Abu Dhabi Ukraine negotiations

US envoy Jared Kushner has called for direct talks between European representatives and Russia ahead of Ukraine negotiations in Abu Dhabi, urging discussions on "broader security arrangements." Russia, Ukraine, and the US are set to hold trilateral talks on the Ukraine war in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday and Wednesday, with EU countries not directly included at the table. Kushner acknowledged that "difficult decisions lie ahead." Brussels later stated the EU would be present "together with our partners," with NATO, French, German, and British representatives expected to travel to the Gulf. Germany confirmed it would be represented at the security policy advisor level, while Ukraine's negotiator announced separate coordination meetings with European partners.