Kushner proposes simultaneous talks on Ukraine peace and European security; Putin open, Europeans demand ceasefire first

US-led trilateral talks on the Russia-Ukraine conflict have resumed in Abu Dhabi after a nine-month hiatus, with confirmed participation from the EU, NATO, and key European security advisers. The agenda explicitly excludes a ceasefire, focusing instead on security guarantees and principles for a future peace deal. Russia's Kremlin and former US President Trump have signaled potential territorial concessions by Ukraine, though the specifics remain unclear.

Jared Kushner is reportedly proposing simultaneous negotiations on Ukraine peace and broader European security, including a potential revival of the NATO-Russia Council. While Russia has expressed openness to this approach, European leaders are reportedly conditioning any such dialogue on a prior ceasefire in Ukraine, creating a diplomatic impasse. The viability of this proposal remains uncertain due to the divergence in preconditions.