US envoys consult Moscow and Kyiv as trilateral Ukraine talks shift to European security

Following preliminary trilateral discussions in Abu Dhabi, U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner conducted diplomatic visits to Moscow and Ireland. The envoys met with Russian President Vladimir Putin before consulting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

While initial negotiations concluded without a definitive breakthrough to end the conflict, officials indicated progress regarding long-term planning. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterized the talks as "very productive," noting that substantial efforts remain necessary. Discussions centered on reviewing post-war European security frameworks to reduce friction between Russia and NATO members. Both American and Ukrainian representatives confirmed that European delegates will directly participate in upcoming negotiation rounds to help forge a durable continental agreement.

Sources: BBC News, France24, Politico Europe (Defense), Sweden Herald, The Guardian.