Zelensky meets Kushner and Witkoff in Ireland, agrees on prisoner exchange and European role in talks

US President Donald Trump's special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ireland, agreeing on the largest prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine and securing Russian agreement to include Europeans in the next negotiation round. The meeting took place at Baldonnel military airbase near Dublin, with Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov also participating. Kushner stated a deal without European participation is impossible, noting Putin is "ready to try" this approach. Zelensky emphasized European involvement matters greatly as Ukraine prepares for EU membership. Work is underway on the next trilateral meeting following recent Abu Dhabi talks. Discussions covered post-war security and Ukraine's development. Before Ireland, Kushner and Witkoff met Putin in Moscow, where he warned foreign troops in Ukraine would be "legitimate targets." Ukrainian negotiator Arakhamia said there is a "very good opportunity" for a resolution before New Year.