US envoys project Ukraine peace talks progress before winter
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US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held three-stage talks with Ukrainian leadership and European allies in Kyiv. The sides acknowledged the war will not end before winter, while the US aims to revive trilateral negotiations with Russia and Ukraine.
Key Facts
- US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner led a three-stage negotiation in Kyiv with Ukrainian leadership and European allies.
- The parties acknowledged the war will not end before winter.
- The US aims to revive trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, with an announcement possible 'in the near future'.
- Zelensky stated that Donbass remains the main issue in peace negotiations.
- Witkoff said the American delegation was 'very satisfied' with the results of talks in Kyiv and Moscow.
Kyiv Negotiations
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner led a three-stage negotiation in Kyiv with Ukrainian leadership and European allies. France, Britain, and Germany representatives participated in the talks. The sides discussed ending the war, winter aid, and security guarantees. Zelensky called the visit 'important and productive'.
Trilateral Format Revival
The US wants to return to the trilateral negotiation format that took place half a year ago. Witkoff expressed hope that a new trilateral meeting with Ukraine, Russia, and the US could be announced 'in the near future'. He said, 'I think we achieved significant progress in Moscow. We heard new ideas.' Kushner stated that the task with President Trump and Witkoff is to create a 'peace package'.
Donbass Focus
Zelensky said Donbass remains one of the main points in peace negotiations. He stated, 'This is not just the Donbass issue. I consider it a war issue.' According to FT sources, Trump's envoys brought 'updated versions' of previous documents to Kyiv, but new ideas are few and Donbass control remains the main issue.
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