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US now focused on 'facilitating direct engagement' between Russia, Europe, Kushner says after Ukraine peace talks
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- U.S. envoy Jared Kushner stated that the U.S. is now focusing on facilitating direct engagement between Russia and Washington's European partners and preparing the agenda for the next round of Ukraine peace talks.
- Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff met separately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin after U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi ended without a breakthrough on a ceasefire or peace agreement.
- NATO remains a critical pillar of European security, with credible security guarantees for Ukraine emphasized by Kushner during discussions.
- New ideas emerging from the talks are being explored, some potentially leading to breakthroughs or new proposals to bridge gaps in negotiations.
- Zelensky revealed that the U.S. proposed a plan involving Ukraine joining NATO in exchange for withdrawing from territories it currently controls, including parts of the Donbas region.
