Kushner and Witkoff to hold consultations with Ukraine and European partners ahead of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi

Jared Kushner, a senior advisor to President Donald Trump, and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff are scheduled to hold consultations with Ukrainian, European, and NATO officials in preparation for upcoming trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi. The discussions aim to align positions on European security and the future of Ukraine following the conflict.

This meeting, announced by Kushner on social media platform X, will serve as a follow-up to recent consultations between the American and allied partners. "Before commencing the two-day trilateral talks with Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi, @SEPeaceMissions and I will engage with our counterparts from Ukraine, the EU, NATO, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy to maintain the close consultation and coordination we have been conducting on European security and Ukraine's postwar future over the past few weeks," Kushner stated in his announcement.

Kushner emphasized that these trilateral talks would be unprecedented since February. The primary objective, according to Kushner, is to facilitate a direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia concerning security matters, proposals, and potential resolutions for the post-war era. He expressed optimism that these discussions would reveal common ground, foster practical solutions, and generate momentum for the subsequent stages of the negotiation process.