US Special Envoy Jared Kushner stated that Donald Trump is "really determined" to end the war in Ukraine and believes that the conflict has been going on for "too long." The statement came against the backdrop of the resumption of trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10, as reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing the American diplomat.
'The war has lasted too long': Washington's position
According to Kushner, the US has held "really very good talks" over the past two months with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The special envoy emphasized that the American leader is "very concerned" about the vast number of people affected by the war, the death toll, and the humanitarian problems caused by the conflict. "President Trump is really determined to achieve peace. He believes that this war has lasted too long," he noted, adding that Trump has ordered additional efforts to find a solution which, Washington hopes, will end the war while leaving both sides in a stronger position.
Mandate for peace: security and prosperity for Ukraine
Kushner spoke positively about the meetings held that day in Abu Dhabi and recalled that, on Trump's orders, he is working on stopping the war and creating security agreements necessary for a sovereign, secure, and prosperous Ukraine, as well as for lasting peace throughout Europe. Thus, the American side has once again outlined the link between two elements of its negotiating position: the cessation of hostilities and the security guarantees that are meant to lock in the outcome of the settlement.
Trilateral format in Abu Dhabi: first round
On November 10, trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, the US, and Russia resumed in Abu Dhabi. The first round of the three countries' delegations concluded after more than four hours of discussions. The format is a continuation of previous contacts, during which, according to Kushner, a working agenda involving both Kyiv and Moscow has been developed over the last two months.
Kyiv's position: Zelenskyy and Sybiha
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, commenting on the progress of the negotiations, stated that it is not easy for the Ukrainian delegation to hold a dialogue with the Russian side, and described the Russian representatives as, "putting it mildly, not our best friends." Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha reported that Ukraine had passed its proposals for a truce with Russia to partners and is now awaiting a response from the Russian side. According to RBC-Ukraine sources, one of the topics discussed was the possibility of a large-scale prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia.
