Kushner and Witkov praise the tripartite negotiations in Russian and hope for their return
Quick Look
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, the American envoys, praised the tripartite negotiations between Russia, the United States and Ukraine that took place in Kiev, stressing that all parties communicated in the Russian language in a friendly and constructive atmosphere, and expressed their hope to return to this type of negotiations, after the last round had taken place in Geneva in February.
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Why It Matters
The tripartite negotiations between Russia, the United States and Ukraine took place in Kiev after the visit of American envoys to Moscow and their meeting with President Putin, and come after the last round held in Geneva in February.
Kushner said during a press conference, following his discussions with the Ukrainian side in Kiev on Sunday, that “Steve and I liked the tripartite negotiations much more, as everyone spoke to everyone in Russian instead of conveying the Russian position to the Ukrainians and the Ukrainians’ position to the Russians.”
He continued, saying, "Everyone communicated in Russian and discussed issues in a friendly atmosphere. I think that was constructive. We hope to return to that."
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In turn, Steve Witkoff said during the press conference: “We hope that the tripartite meeting will be announced soon.”
He pointed out that the American delegation focused on “finding a solution,” and that “all the components” for a peace settlement are available.
It is noteworthy that the American envoys held discussions with the Ukrainian leadership on Sunday after their visit to Moscow, where they were received by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The last round of tripartite negotiations between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine on settling the conflict took place on February 17 and 18 in the Swiss city of Geneva.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
An upcoming trilateral meeting will be announced soon
Likely · Within days
Negotiations will continue in Russian as a means of communication
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific issues were discussed in the tripartite negotiations?
- When will the next tripartite meeting be announced?
- What guarantees can be provided to ensure the continuity of negotiations?
