World news and discussion on TalkFuse.
Kushner enters Ukraine peace talks as Trump eyes securing safeguards against another Russian invasion
US, Russian and Ukrainian representatives are due to meet in Abu Dhabi for the first trilateral peace talks in nine months, with Jared Kushner joining US envoy Steve Witkoff. The Trump administration is seeking security guarantees for Ukraine that it says would resemble NATO’s mutual-defence provisions, while President Donald Trump has not decided what direct US guarantee to offer.
The talks will begin structured discussions on territory, but officials do not expect a settlement there: Russia demands all of Donetsk, while Ukraine has proposed freezing the conflict along the current front line. US officials say both sides have shown limited private flexibility and want to identify possible compromises alongside postwar security arrangements. Washington also plans to consult European governments and is considering measures such as reviving the NATO-Russia Council to reduce the risk of renewed conflict.
In short
- Kushner joins US-led peace talks with Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.
- Security guarantees and territorial disputes are central to the discussions.
- Officials aim to establish a framework, not reach a final agreement.
Europe Geopolitics Politics Russia-Ukraine War World