US negotiators signal inclusion of European envoy in Ukraine peace talks

United States negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff announced following diplomatic meetings in Moscow and Dublin that European representatives will join upcoming talks to end the war in Ukraine. Speaking after discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Kushner urged European governments to appoint a single envoy for the negotiations.

According to US officials, Moscow agreed to widen the scope of dialogue beyond territorial issues to encompass post-war European security arrangements. Zelenskyy welcomed the development, asserting that European nations must participate directly in defining the peace framework. While substantial differences between Kyiv and Moscow persist, envoys indicated progress toward a comprehensive prisoner exchange.

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