Kushner: US preparing new phase of peace talks and Moscow-Europe dialogue

Continuation of consultations and new initiatives

US Presidential Special Envoy Jared Kushner released information on the current state of peace initiatives. According to him, following trilateral meetings and negotiations with Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin, the American side continues consultations with Russia, Ukraine, and European partners.

Among the priorities at the current stage, Kushner mentioned organising direct dialogue between Moscow and European countries, as well as preparing the agenda for the next round of trilateral discussions.

Search for breakthrough solutions

In his post on social media platform X, Kushner noted that several new ideas have emerged during these discussions and are currently being examined.

«У результаті цих обговорень виникло кілька нових ідей, які зараз вивчаються. Деякі з них можуть призвести до проривів безпосередньо, тоді як інші можуть перерости в нові пропозиції, які допоможуть подолати прогалини, що залишилися» (As a result of these discussions, several new ideas have emerged that are currently being examined. Some of them may lead to breakthroughs directly, while others may develop into new proposals that will help overcome the remaining gaps), the American diplomat emphasised.

Security guarantees and the role of NATO

The Special Envoy emphasised the need to create a reliable security system for Ukraine. In his view, a lasting peace requires reliable security guarantees and thoroughly worked-out mechanisms that can reduce the risk of the conflict recurring after the end of hostilities.

Kushner also underlined that the North Atlantic Alliance (NATO) will continue to play an important role in ensuring security in Europe.

Necessity of compromises

Despite the complexity of the situation, Kushner acknowledged that both sides would have to make practical compromises to end the war. He noted that this must be done despite the "maximalist positions publicly voiced by the participants of the negotiations".

The American representative added that work on finding solutions is ongoing, but the process remains extremely complex.