US Envoy Says Washington Preparing New Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks With Europe

The United States is preparing new peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, seeking direct European involvement, according to US special envoy Jared Kushner. He confirmed ongoing contact with Russian, Ukrainian, and European representatives following recent meetings with both presidents. Kushner stated Washington is arranging direct engagement between Moscow and European partners while preparing the next negotiation agenda. He emphasized that a lasting settlement requires credible security guarantees for Ukraine, and noted both sides understand practical compromises are necessary to end the war. The update comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected any proposal to withdraw from the Donbas region, saying Washington had asked whether Kyiv would consider such a move in exchange for NATO membership. No final peace agreement has been announced.