There is a breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine negotiations! Putin agrees to Europe's joining Zelensky: It's strange for the United States and Russia to talk about "1 thing"
U.S. special envoys Weikov and Kushner met with Putin and Zelensky. Zelensky pointed out that the Star Shield system was limited and expressed doubts about the U.S.-Russian security order negotiations.
Quick Look
- Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to allow European representatives to participate in the next round of peace negotiations in Ukraine, and US special envoys Weikov and Kushner met with Putin and Zelensky respectively.
- Zelensky said he welcomed European participation, but questioned the discussion between the United States and Russia on establishing a new European security order, and pointed out that the Star Shield system used by the Ukrainian army was once again restricted, affecting frontline areas.
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Why It Matters
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to allow European representatives to participate in the next round of peace negotiations in Ukraine, and US special envoys Weikov and Kushner met with Putin and Zelensky respectively. Zelensky said he welcomed European participation, but questioned the discussion between the United States and Russia on establishing a new European security order, and pointed out that the Star Shield system used by the Ukrainian army was once again restricted, affecting frontline areas.
Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) has agreed to allow European representatives to participate in the next round of peace negotiations; Ukrainian President Zelensky (left) has publicly questioned the United States and Russia's approach to discussing the establishment of a European security order. (Composite photo from AFP and Reuters documents)
The U.S. envoy pointed out on the 12th that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to allow European representatives to participate in the next round of Ukraine peace negotiations. However, Putin also said that the United States must work with its European allies to clarify whether they want peace in Ukraine or to continue the war.
Reuters reported that U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced after the talks that European representatives would attend the next round of negotiations, a move that is expected to bring about a breakthrough in the negotiations. However, Putin's comments also highlighted the difficulties that negotiations may face as Moscow and European countries are deeply divided over how to end the war.
"The Europeans will be participating in the next meeting, and we think this is a very important moment because they are our partners and for us their participation is very important," Weikov said in an interview with Russian state television after his meeting with Putin in the Kremlin.
Weikov and another U.S. presidential envoy, Jared Kushner, then flew to Ireland to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Zelensky said he was happy to see more negotiations in the future and European representatives to participate in the negotiations.
However, there are also signs of rising tensions again. Zelensky pointed out that the Uzbek military's use of the U.S. satellite network system Starshield has once again encountered significant restrictions, affecting the entire frontline area of Ukraine occupied by Russian troops.
In addition, Zelensky bluntly stated that the United States is discussing with Russia the establishment of a new European security order, which is "a bit strange."
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Next round of peace talks to include European representatives
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- The specific time and place of the next round of peace negotiations
- The specific reasons and duration of the Star Shield system limitation
- The United States and Russia discuss the specific content and progress of establishing a new European security order
