The United States became a mediator between Russia and Ukraine due to the position of Europe
Quick Look
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the US is acting as a mediator in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, as Europe does not want to participate in the process.
- Earlier, special envoys Witkoff and Kushner visited Moscow and Kyiv to discuss the settlement.
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Why It Matters
US Presidential Special Envoys Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner held meetings in Moscow and Kyiv on the issue of resolving the Ukrainian crisis.
The United States became a mediator between Russia and Ukraine due to Europe’s refusal. This was stated by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at an event organized by Breitbart.
“If we move on to trilateral negotiations, the United States will be in the center, since the Europeans do not want to participate,” said the head of the US Treasury.
At the same time, Bessent noted that he is not sure how the negotiation process will end.
Earlier, US Presidential Special Envoys Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow and Kyiv, where they held talks on the prospects for resolving the Ukrainian crisis. Following a series of meetings, Witkoff suggested that a trilateral summit could be held between Russia, the United States and Ukraine.
Open Questions
- What are the specific terms of a potential tripartite summit?
- Why are European countries refusing to participate in negotiations?
