Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to discuss ‘new’ peace plan with Ukrainian delegation, sources say
Key Points:
- Ukrainian negotiators are traveling to the United States for a new round of talks aimed at ending the war with Russia, focusing on a comprehensive plan to break the current stalemate.
- The negotiations, starting Friday, will be led by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, amid escalating aerial attacks on both sides of the conflict.
- Discussions will revolve around a unified proposal addressing all aspects of the conflict to achieve a resolution, according to a senior U.S. administration official.
- The Ukrainian delegation includes key figures such as Rustem Umerov, head of Foreign Intelligence, and Kyrylo Budanov, head of the president’s office, signaling the importance of the talks.
- President Zelenskyy noted increased U.S. engagement in the negotiations and expressed hope for a positive outcome from the upcoming discussions.