Kushner proposes Europe appoints single representative for peace talks

US President's special envoy Jared Kushner expressed the view that European countries should select one specific individual to speak on their behalf during discussions on the terms for ending hostilities in Ukraine.

A single voice for Europe

He outlined this position while speaking to journalists following the conclusion of trilateral consultations held in the United Arab Emirates. According to Kushner, consolidating the European side around a single representative would mark significant progress.

«Якби Європа змогла визначити одну людину, яка б говорила від її імені, це було б більшим досягненням, ніж змусити росіян включити їх до переговорів» (If Europe could designate one person to speak on its behalf, that would be a greater achievement than forcing the Russians to include them in the negotiations), the American diplomat emphasised.

The situation regarding trust and cooperation

Kushner added that over the past year, the United States has been able to interact closely with numerous European counterparts. At the same time, he drew attention to the fact that there is currently no trust between Ukraine and the Russian Federation.