Witkoff and Kushner in Moscow for Ukraine talks, as Zelensky says Starshield restricted again

Key Points:

• Jared Kushner and US envoy Steve Witkoff are meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow following inconclusive peace talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending the Ukraine war.
• The Abu Dhabi talks, involving Russian, Ukrainian, and American negotiators, made some progress but failed to produce a clear resolution, with Kyiv advocating for greater European involvement in negotiations.
• Ukrainian President Zelensky reported significant disruptions to Starshield, a military-grade version of Elon Musk’s Starlink critical to Ukraine’s defense, which have hindered efforts to intercept Russian drones.
• Putin expressed support for including European nations in future peace talks, despite previous Russian resistance to European participation, while Russian officials have criticized European involvement in the current negotiations.
• Despite diplomatic efforts, Ukraine continues to face intense Russian missile and drone attacks, with casualties reported in Kyiv amid ongoing conflict and technological challenges in Ukraine’s defense systems.