"The US is working on a broader security architecture," Kushner said after speaking with Zelenskyy
Jared Kushner, one of the negotiators on Ukraine, commented on his conversation with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He reiterated that the U.S. is working with both Russia and Ukraine “to find a path to lasting peace.”
According to him, all of this is happening in line with U.S. President Donald Trump’s policy. Kushner wrote about this on X.
How does Washington intend to end the war in Ukraine?
Kushner emphasized that Washington’s focus is not limited to ending “this horrific war.” The White House also seeks to establish a broader security architecture – one that ensures hostilities, once ceased, will never resume.
We highly value the constructive engagement of President Zelenskyy and his team, as well as their commitment to finding a way forward.
“We appreciate the constructive approach of President Zelenskyy and his team, as well as their commitment to finding a path toward a lasting resolution,” Trump’s son-in-law added.
Late in the evening on November 4, Zelenskyy said he had a conversation with Kushner, as well as Trump’s other special representative for Ukraine, Stephen Witkoff. The talks lasted 1.5 hours. They took place as part of the preparations for the meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. in Abu Dhabi.
What is known about the trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi?
The talks will take place on November 10–11. It is already known thatRussia will be represented by Putin's aide and Volodymyr Medinsky will attend. From the U.S., Kushner and Witkoff will most likely be present. The composition of the Ukrainian delegation, however, is currently unknown.
Speaking to the media in Berlin Zelenskyy expressed his opinion ed that this summit is intended to lay the groundwork for a meeting at the level of heads of state.
The Ukrainian president also noted that the U.S. has already signaled its willingness to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine and a recovery package for the country.
The Ukrainian team is currently finalizing the list of issues it plans to raise during the consultations in Abu Dhabi. Among Kyiv’s priorities are energy, shipping, and the exchange of prisoners of war.