Europe is "concerned" about talks with Russia. The negotiator wants consultation

Jared Kushner, son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, announced on the

The aim is to coordinate positions regarding European security and the post-war future of Ukraine.

According to Kushner, the United States cooperates with the European Union and European countries, including: on meeting Ukraine's needs in terms of public finances and reconstruction. The talks also include supporting critical infrastructure, attracting private investment and creating conditions for economic growth.

Kushner has already said that the meeting in Abu Dhabi will also focus on the future security architecture in Europe. On Monday, however, he stressed that the starting point should be the existing cooperation mechanisms and international agreements.

"We want to use what has worked, identify areas where existing mechanisms have failed, and what practical improvements are needed to make them more effective in the future," he said.

As he explained, the discussions will focus on stronger consultations, more efficient crisis communication, greater military transparency and actions to limit the risk of escalation. He assured that the sovereignty and decision-making independence of each state would be respected.

A Ukrainian official involved in the negotiations told PAP that especially the countries on NATO's eastern flank view Washington's new approach with concern. They are primarily afraid of the possible withdrawal of allied troops from their territories.

According to the agency's interlocutor, such a scenario is unlikely.

The representative of the Ukrainian authorities also drew attention to the lack of a single, coherent European representation during international talks. He said that European countries are arguing over who should represent the continent at the negotiating table.

According to Kiev, combining peace talks with a debate on a broader security system is - in the American concept - an incentive for Russia to be more flexible. However, the Ukrainian official stressed that he did not expect a breakthrough during the first meeting in Abu Dhabi.

Earlier announcements of talks on a new security architecture were criticized by some politicians and commentators. This demand has been raised by Russia for years.

Critics pointed out that Russia was already a party to mechanisms relating to European security, including the structures of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and the NATO-Russia Council. However, in their opinion, Moscow has violated the obligations arising from these formats by committing aggression against Ukraine.