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Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Moscow to meet with Putin, discuss Ukraine peace talks

Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Moscow to meet with Putin, discuss Ukraine peace talks

Summary

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow on Nov. 12 for a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin about Ukraine peace talks. Their visit followed two days of U.S.-Russia-Ukraine discussions in Abu Dhabi, where the parties agreed to a prisoner exchange but announced no major breakthrough; the envoys were also expected to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin.

Key Facts

  • The Abu Dhabi meetings were the first trilateral talks since February.
  • The parties agreed to a prisoner exchange that Kushner described as the largest of the war to date.
  • Delegations discussed security guarantees for Ukraine and wider European security arrangements.
  • Kushner said proposals developed with Ukraine and European partners would be discussed with Putin.
  • Kushner said significant differences remain between Russia and Ukraine.
  • Key disputes include occupied Ukrainian territory, Ukraine's security guarantees and NATO ambitions, and the size and capabilities of its armed forces.
  • Zelenskyy was in Dublin for meetings with European leaders and expected to meet Witkoff and Kushner.
  • Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 123 drones overnight, including 73 jet-powered drones.
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