US negotiators signal European inclusion in future Ukraine peace talks

American envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have stated that European allies will join upcoming diplomatic discussions aimed at settling the conflict in Ukraine. The announcement follows high-level shuttle diplomacy, including talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin.

Kushner called on European leaders to designate a single representative for future meetings, emphasizing that broader postwar security arrangements require direct European participation alongside territorial negotiations. According to US negotiators, Moscow has agreed to the expanded format, while Kyiv expressed strong approval for Europe's inclusion. Despite persistent divides on core issues, delegates also reported progress toward a potential large-scale prisoner exchange.

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