US Envoy: Consultations with Russia, Ukraine, and European Partners Continue to End the War
US Envoy Jared Kushner confirms ongoing dialogue with Russia, Ukraine, and European partners to facilitate peace and ensure security guarantees.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Washington, Nov 14 (KUNA) – U.S. envoy Jared Kushner announced on Saturday the continuation of consultations with Russia, Ukraine, and European partners regarding the next steps to end the Russian-Ukrainian war, following three-way meetings and talks held with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Kushner stated in a post on his X account that the current focus is on facilitating direct dialogue between Moscow and European partners, alongside preparations for the next round of three-way talks. He added that the discussions have yielded several new ideas under consideration, some of which could directly lead to breakthroughs, while others may evolve into new proposals aimed at bridging remaining gaps between the parties.
He emphasized that achieving lasting peace requires providing “reliable security guarantees” to Ukraine and establishing detailed, implementable post-war security arrangements to reduce the risk of a new conflict. He noted that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) would remain a cornerstone of European security, with enhanced military cooperation and communication mechanisms, efforts to avoid escalation and reduce mutual tensions, and practical means to address disputes before they escalate into crises. He added that Washington is working to directly involve its European partners in these discussions.
Kushner stressed that any final agreement must receive the consent of the concerned parties and that U.S. President Donald Trump would support only arrangements that enhance the security of Ukraine and Europe and reduce the likelihood of future conflict.
He clarified that during closed-door discussions, both sides recognized the need to make practical concessions to end the war, despite the hardline stances and political rhetoric aired publicly. He affirmed that hard work continues to reach solutions while maintaining the confidentiality necessary for sensitive negotiations, aiming to establish a path that ends the war and lays the foundation for sustainable peace. He noted that the human cost of the conflict remains devastating and that the issues at hand are highly complex. (End) A.M.M. / M.M.J.
