Kushner Announces Productive Brussels Talks and Three-Way Consultations in Abu Dhabi

U.S. President's Special Envoy Jared Kushner published a detailed statement on the social media platform X following negotiations in Brussels focused on security guarantees for Ukraine. According to him, consultations with Ukraine, NATO, and European partners were "productive and substantive." Kushner emphasized that Washington is "working intensively with all parties to find practical solutions that can end this war and lay the foundation for a lasting peace."

Five Priority Areas for a Peace Agreement

In his statement, Trump's special envoy listed five main objectives being considered within the framework of reaching agreements: permanent security consultations, reliable crisis communication channels, increased military transparency, mutual measures to reduce escalation risks, and the formation of a permanent framework for long-term European security and stability. Kushner particularly stressed that any agreements must "fully respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independent decision-making of every nation," while NATO, he noted, "will remain the central element of Europe's collective defense."

Trilateral Negotiations in Abu Dhabi

Kushner confirmed that the first trilateral peace talks between Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia since February will take place next week in Abu Dhabi. According to him, the American side is working with both conflict parties to "develop serious proposals that can make negotiations more meaningful and productive." He also reported that President Trump held a substantive discussion with several European leaders on shaping conditions for a lasting peace "after more than 30 years of attempts by Europe and Russia to build a stable security framework."

Format of Consultations and Next Steps

Washington, according to Kushner, will continue consultations in the Shell Bay format with the participation of Ukraine, NATO, the European Union, and European partners, while also engaging the Russian side within the peace process. The special envoy noted that all parties "remain intensively engaged in preparations for substantial and productive negotiations," and upon achieving progress, will seek to transition "to a broader multilateral format with their direct participation."

Context: What Was Discussed in Brussels on November 5

Recall that on November 5, a meeting between the Ukrainian delegation and representatives of France, Great Britain, Germany, the U.S., and NATO took place in Brussels. Participants discussed what security guarantees for Ukraine from the United States and other partners should look like, and reviewed Europe's new security strategy. Kushner's November 6 statement marked the first public summary of these consultations at the U.S. administration level.