Kushner called on Ukraine to agree to retreat to the line designated by Russia
Quick Look
- The American leader's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, said at a conference in Kyiv that to end the conflict, Kyiv must agree to retreat to the line designated by the Russian side.
- He noted that the remaining provisions of the peace agreement already exist, but the most difficult issue remains territories.
- Kushner stressed that Washington is looking for a compromise that would suit Kyiv and convince Moscow to end the conflict, and expressed hope for the announcement of new actions to advance negotiations in the coming weeks.
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Why It Matters
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues, with the United States acting as a mediator in the negotiation process. Previously, separate contacts were held with each side, but now the emphasis is on organizing a trilateral meeting.
To end the conflict, Kyiv must agree to retreat to the line designated by the Russian side. This statement was made by the son-in-law of the American leader Jared Kushner at a conference in Kyiv via video link, Interfax-Ukraine reports.
According to him, the remaining provisions of the peace agreement are already in place.
As the representative of the United States emphasized, the most difficult issue is the issue of territories. To some extent, this is determined by what is happening on the battlefield, since at the moment there is a “pretty dynamic situation” there, he explained.
Finding a compromise
One of Washington’s main tasks remains the search for a compromise option that would take into account Kyiv’s position and at the same time make it possible to convince Moscow to end the conflict, Kushner noted. He is convinced that American mediators should try to find a “creative solution.”
Kushner said that contacts between the American side and Russian representatives allowed Washington to better understand Moscow's position. The information obtained as a result of the negotiations, he noted, contributed to the emergence of new ideas, which American representatives expect to discuss in the near future in the format of trilateral negotiations.
The United States is now working on organizing such a meeting, Donald Trump’s son-in-law emphasized. He expressed hope that Washington will announce new actions in the coming weeks to advance negotiations. Direct dialogue simultaneously with representatives of both sides turned out to be much more effective than the so-called “shuttle diplomacy,” Kushner clarified. The negotiator was pleased with the trips to Moscow and Kyiv, calling them very successful.
Moscow's position
The Kremlin hopes that Russia, the United States and Ukraine will soon be able to get together as a three and continue the dialogue. This was stated by Dmitry Peskov, press secretary of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“We remain open to negotiations. We hope that, as was discussed with the American negotiators, in the foreseeable future we will be able to meet again in three groups and continue the dialogue,” explained the Kremlin representative. However, it is still difficult to predict the effectiveness of such negotiations due to the worsening situation for Kyiv on the battlefield, Peskov emphasized.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Washington will announce new actions to advance negotiations in the coming weeks
Likely · Within weeks
Trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, Russia and the United States will take place in the foreseeable future
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Which line of retreat does the Russian side have in mind?
- What specific actions does Washington plan to announce in the coming weeks?
- On what terms will Moscow agree to participate in trilateral negotiations?
