Ukraine and Europe align on Russia approach after Kyiv presents new ideas

Ukraine and European representatives have agreed on a common approach to Russia after Kyiv presented new ideas during consultations. The meeting included US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, and Finnish President Alexander Stubb. According to Axios correspondent Barak Ravid, citing a US official, the meeting was productive and constructive. Kyiv presented its ideas and proposals, which were discussed in detail, and participants made progress in aligning a shared approach to engaging with Russia and advancing the diplomatic process. The US, Ukraine, and European countries aim to find practical solutions to end the conflict. The talks followed earlier negotiations between US special envoys and Ukrainian and European representatives on a de-escalation plan regarding Russia.