Kushner and Witkoff to Discuss New Peace Plan With Ukrainian Delegation in U.S.
· World · NBC News
Ukrainian negotiators are heading to the United States for a new round of talks to help break the ongoing impasse in the conflict with Russia. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will lead the discussions starting Friday centered on a comprehensive new proposal addressing all aspects of the conflict. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the delegation includes the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, Rustem Umerov, and the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov. The talks come amid intensifying deadly aerial attacks on both sides of the border and growing European concern over potential escalation. President Donald Trump has vowed to swiftly end the war that began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Why it matters
The high-level negotiations could determine the diplomatic trajectory of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, with potential security and economic implications for European allies and global markets.
Read the original report — NBC News
Join us on Telegram
Breaking news the moment it lands. At 10,000 members we ship the Android app.