US negotiators announce European inclusion in Ukraine peace talks

United States envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have announced that European nations will participate in future negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Following diplomatic meetings in Moscow and Dublin, Kushner stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to broaden the negotiations to cover post-war European security arrangements alongside territorial matters.

US representatives urged European governments to select a single diplomatic delegate for upcoming sessions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the decision, stating it ensures European partners will have a direct voice in the peace process. While significant disagreements remain between Kyiv and Moscow, envoys noted progress toward negotiating a major prisoner exchange.

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