Europe is insisting that Russia end the war before discussing Kremlin concerns about the continent's security architecture. Bloomberg exclusive. Part 1/2 This position could lead to disagreements with the United States. European officials also find that Vladimir Putin's demands, which would effectively eliminate NATO's presence in Eastern Europe, remain unacceptable, the sources said. One of the main goals of the existing security system is to deter Russia from attacking Europe. According to sources, holding such discussions while Moscow continues its war against Ukraine and violates several existing agreements would be pointless. This approach endangers the more strained relations with the Trump administration, which insists on including proposals for a European security architecture as a parallel issue in the peace talks with Russia. In a post on X, Jared Kushner wrote that the goal of the US is "to develop practical agreements that take into account the security interests of all parties". "We are looking at five main goals: continuous consultation on security issues, reliable communication in crisis situations, increased transparency in military matters, mutual steps to reduce the risks of escalation and a strong foundation for long-term European security and stability," Kushner said after talks with European and Ukrainian officials. The apparent desire of the US to reach an agreement has caused concern in some European capitals. "One should not want peace more than Putin," said Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski. The American approach was also met with opposition from Democrats in Congress. "We already have a European security architecture. It's called NATO," Senator Michael Bennett said in response to Kushner's post. "And the biggest threat to European security is not the lack of dialogue. This is Vladimir Putin."

Europe is insisting that Russia end the war before discussing Kremlin concerns about the continent's security architecture. Bloomberg exclusive. Part 1/2 This position could lead to disagreements with the United States. European officials also find that Vladimir Putin's demands, which would effectively eliminate NATO's presence in Eastern Europe, remain unacceptable, the sources said. One of the main goals of the existing security system is to deter Russia from attacking Europe. According to sources, holding such discussions while Moscow continues its war against Ukraine and violates several existing agreements would be pointless. This approach endangers the more strained relations with the Trump administration, which insists on including proposals for a European security architecture as a parallel issue in the peace talks with Russia. In a post on X, Jared Kushner wrote that the goal of the US is "to develop practical agreements that take into account the security interests of all parties". "We are looking at five main goals: continuous consultation on security issues, reliable communication in crisis situations, increased transparency in military matters, mutual steps to reduce the risks of escalation and a strong foundation for long-term European security and stability," Kushner said after talks with European and Ukrainian officials. The apparent desire of the US to reach an agreement has caused concern in some European capitals. "One should not want peace more than Putin," said Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski. The American approach was also met with opposition from Democrats in Congress. "We already have a European security architecture. It's called NATO," Senator Michael Bennett said in response to Kushner's post. "And the biggest threat to European security is not the lack of dialogue. This is Vladimir Putin."