US Envoys Push for Direct Russia-Europe Dialogue

US President Donald Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are focused on facilitating direct engagement between Moscow and European partners as part of Ukraine peace negotiations, Kushner stated Saturday. Kushner said work on connecting European representatives to Ukraine talks continues because NATO will remain a crucial pillar of European security, and any final agreement must be approved by all interested parties, with Trump supporting only deals that strengthen security for Ukraine and Europe. Kushner also mentioned preparing the agenda for the next round of trilateral talks involving Russia, the US, and Ukraine, noting both Moscow and Kyiv recognize practical compromises are needed, and that new ideas emerged during this week's negotiations, some potentially leading to a breakthrough.