US envoys meet Putin and Zelenskyy as peace talks expand to include Europe

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow before traveling to Ireland to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following trilateral discussions in Abu Dhabi. While negotiations concluded without a definitive breakthrough, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the talks as "very productive," noting that significant work remains.

Discussions increasingly focused on post-war European security arrangements intended to reduce tensions between Russia and NATO allies. Both U.S. and Ukrainian officials confirmed that European representatives will directly participate in future negotiation rounds. Negotiators underscored that securing a lasting peace agreement requires direct European involvement at the table.

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