Kushner reveals who US is bringing together ahead of Abu Dhabi peace talks

Meeting with European partners

Kushner noted that US President Donald Trump wants to end Russia's war against Ukraine.

"We are working hard to find a negotiated solution that can deliver lasting peace and create the conditions for a sovereign, secure, and prosperous Ukraine within a more stable European security environment," he said.

Trump's special envoy announced a meeting with partners from the following countries and organizations ahead of the two-day trilateral talks involving Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi:

• Ukraine,

• the EU,

• NATO,

• Germany,

• France,

• the United Kingdom,

• Italy.

The goal is to continue close consultations and coordination on European security and Ukraine's post-war future.

Talks in Abu Dhabi

Kushner recalled that the Abu Dhabi negotiations will be the first trilateral meetings since February 2026.

He said that their goal is to "bring Ukraine and Russia together to discuss directly their postwar security concerns, proposals, and potential solutions."

Kushner expressed hope that the discussions would:

• identify areas of common interest,

• advance practical solutions,

• build momentum for the next stage of negotiations.

Kushner believes that achieving a comprehensive and lasting settlement to Russia's war against Ukraine will also require direct engagement between Russia and Europe on broader security arrangements.

Negotiation priorities

Trump's special envoy outlined four priorities for the upcoming negotiations:

• ending hostilities;

• developing reliable post-war security guarantees and arrangements to reduce the risk of renewed conflict;

• preparing a comprehensive economic and prosperity plan for Ukraine;

• advancing humanitarian measures to ease suffering and address the human consequences of the war.

The post-war world

Kushner stressed that an important part of the negotiations would be encouraging all parties to give serious thought to what comes after the war.

In his view, existing European security agreements and institutions provide an important foundation for this work.

"Our hope is to make meaningful progress, establish a practical pathway forward, and help create the conditions for a lasting peace," he said.

Earlier, RBC-Ukraine reported that Washington was proposing discussions on Europe's future security alongside efforts to end the war in Ukraine. However, European officials see risks in this approach.

In addition, the US is putting forward a new idea for Europe's security architecture. However, it could pose risks both to the European continent and to Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Trump also said that a major deal could be reached as part of efforts to end the war in Ukraine. He suggested that the agreement would not only concern Ukraine but also extend beyond its borders.

His remarks about a swift deal came after his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev on November 5.