On the Ukrainian runway, ideas appeared that could lead to a breakthrough, said Jared Kushner. He also noted that while Moscow and Kiev continue to publicly repeat their maximum demands, during closed discussions, "both sides understand that ending this war will require practical compromises."
"Following our trilateral meetings and subsequent discussions with Presidents Putin and Zelensky, Steve Witkoff and I continue to consult closely with Russia, Ukraine and our European partners on next steps.
We are now focused on providing direct interaction between Moscow and European partners, as well as preparing the agenda for the next round of trilateral negotiations.
From these discussions several new ideas emerged and are currently being tested. Some may lead to immediate breakthroughs, while others may evolve into new proposals that help bridge remaining differences.
As President Donald Trump has made clear, achieving lasting peace requires strong security guarantees for Ukraine, as well as detailed post-war security and enforcement measures that will reduce the risk of another war.
NATO will remain a critical pillar of European security, bolstered by stronger mechanisms for military cooperation, communication, conflict prevention and mutual escalation, and practical ways to resolve disputes before they turn into crises.
We therefore aim to directly involve our European partners in these discussions. Any final agreement must be approved by the relevant parties, and President Trump will only support measures that will strengthen the security of Ukraine and Europe and reduce the likelihood of future conflicts.
The press covered some of the maximalist positions advanced by both sides, as well as harsh political rhetoric.