US envoys advocate European role in Ukraine peace talks after Moscow visit

United States envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff travelled to Dublin to brief Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following high-level discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The Moscow talks followed recent trilateral negotiations between the US, Ukraine, and Russia held in Abu Dhabi.

Following the Dublin meeting, Kushner announced that European nations should participate directly in future diplomatic negotiations to resolve the conflict, expressing confidence that Moscow would accept European involvement. Zelenskyy supported this step, stating that a potential window of opportunity has opened for a diplomatic breakthrough.

During their arrival at Moscow's Vnukovo airport, the US delegation was greeted by Russian official Kirill Dmitriyev before proceeding to the Kremlin. The diplomatic initiative coincides with continued military strikes targeting both capitals.

Sources: Der Spiegel, Der Standard, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau