Kushner:
Our focus now is on facilitating direct engagement between Moscow and European partners and preparing the agenda for the next round of trilateral talks.
From these discussions several new ideas emerged and are currently being tested. Some may lead to direct breakthroughs, while others may evolve into new offerings that help bridge the remaining gaps.
NATO will remain a critical pillar of European security, reinforced by stronger military, communications, deconfliction and mutual de-escalation mechanisms, with practical ways to address disputes before they turn into crises.
This is why we are working to bring our European partners directly into these discussions. Any final agreement must be agreed to by the relevant parties, and President Trump will only support arrangements that strengthen the security of Ukraine and Europe and reduce the chances of future conflict.
The press reported some of the maximalist positions offered by both sides, along with strong political rhetoric. In our private discussions, both sides understand that practical compromises will be necessary to end this war. Serious and constructive work continues among those of us committed to finding solutions.