US negotiators push to include European nations in Ukraine peace talks

United States envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow following recent trilateral negotiations held in Abu Dhabi. After being greeted at Vnukovo airport by Russian official Kirill Dmitriyev, the envoys traveled to Dublin to brief Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on their discussions.

Following the meetings, Kushner stated that European nations must participate in upcoming diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict. Kushner indicated he believes Moscow is open to European involvement at the negotiation table. Zelenskyy similarly noted that a potential window of opportunity has opened to achieve progress in peace negotiations.

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