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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner Push for Trilateral Peace Talks Between the US, Russia, and Ukraine

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner conducted a series of high-level meetings in Moscow and Kyiv this week to advance peace negotiations between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine. Following a three-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday, the envoys traveled to Kyiv to hold substantive discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. During these talks, the administration announced a push to return to a trilateral format where all three nations communicate directly. Kushner stated that this format allows for direct communication without the US having to speak for either side. Zelensky expressed readiness for these trilateral talks and noted that several new ideas were discussed during the meetings. While no immediate breakthrough was announced, the administration announced that the envoys were confident in a good resolution. Russia has not ruled out the resumption of trilateral talks, though the Kremlin noted it is still too early to determine the venue and exact dates. The envoys also met with representatives from France, the UK, and Germany to coordinate next steps.

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