Kushner and Witkoff Secure EU Role in Peace Talks and Massive POW Exchange After Moscow Visit

US special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff announced significant diplomatic progress during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin. Following high-level discussions in Abu Dhabi and Moscow, the parties finalized an agreement for a massive exchange of prisoners of war. Zelenskyy described the upcoming operation as the largest of its kind, expected to bring thousands of Ukrainian defenders home.

Diplomatic Shift and European Involvement

A major outcome of the Moscow talks was the Kremlin's agreement to allow European Union representatives to participate directly in future negotiation rounds. President Zelenskyy emphasized that Europe's direct voice is crucial for Ukraine’s future security and prosperity, especially given the country's aspirations for EU membership. Previously, European partners were involved only indirectly, but they will now join the official negotiating teams with full voting rights.

"It is important for us because the war is in Europe, we will be an EU member in the future, and that is why for prosperity and security guarantees, it is very important to have Europe," Zelenskyy stated.

Economic Recovery and Security Framework

Beyond humanitarian and political issues, the US delegation focused on Ukraine's post-war development strategy. Jared Kushner reported ongoing work on a comprehensive plan to rebuild the Ukrainian economy, highlighting the nation's innovation and resilience. The discussions also covered a future security architecture designed to prevent any recurrence of aggression.

Steve Witkoff confirmed that these efforts are being conducted under the direct instruction of Donald Trump, who is determined to lead the process of ending the war. The next steps involve close coordination between the US, Ukraine, and European partners to organize the upcoming round of talks involving all negotiators.