US negotiators signal European role in upcoming Ukraine peace talks

American envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have indicated that European allies will join future diplomatic negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine. The development follows high-level talks involving Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin.

Kushner urged European nations to select a unified delegate to participate in upcoming meetings, highlighting that broader postwar security frameworks require European involvement alongside territorial considerations. Russian leadership has reportedly consented to the expanded format, while Ukrainian officials expressed support for Europe's inclusion in future sessions. Negotiators also noted potential progress toward a significant prisoner exchange despite remaining deep divides between Kyiv and Moscow.

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