US negotiators push for European role in Ukraine peace talks

American envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have called for European representation in upcoming peace negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine, following talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Ukrainian leaders in Dublin.

Kushner stated that widening the process would allow European security arrangements to be addressed alongside territorial issues, urging European nations to designate a single representative. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the push, stating Europe will have a voice at the next round of negotiations.

While significant differences remain between Kyiv and Moscow, the diplomatic contacts coincided with progress toward a major prisoner exchange. Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly signaled willingness to include European parties in the framework.

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