US negotiators call for European seat in Ukraine peace talks

American negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have announced plans to include European partners in future negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Following diplomatic meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin, Kushner emphasized that European involvement is essential to address broader postwar security arrangements alongside territorial questions.

Kushner urged European governments to designate a single representative for upcoming sessions. Zelenskyy welcomed the initiative, confirming that Europe will participate in the next round of discussions. Although substantial differences persist between Kyiv and Moscow, US envoys reported cautious optimism regarding ongoing diplomatic contacts and progress toward a major prisoner exchange.

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