Russia and the US agree to continue the tripartite talks in Ukraine - Kremlin aide.
The meeting between Vladimir Putin, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner was substantial, constructive and useful, said Assistant President Yuri Ushkov. The discussions focused on the continuation of the negotiations in Ukraine, the role of Europe in a future security framework and humanitarian cooperation.
Key Statements:
Russia and the US have agreed to continue trilateral negotiations, with Vitkoff and Kushner providing their assessment of the talks in Abu Dhabi.
Putin recalled Russia's 2021 proposals for a European security architecture and supported the American initiative to address the security concerns of Russia and Ukraine through a broader European security system; Moscow plans to add new proposals based on lessons learned from its confrontation with the West.
European countries that want to join the negotiations in Ukraine have to decide whether they want peace or war.
Putin and US envoys discussed potential large-scale prisoner exchange; Its parameters are now being coordinated, and Russia hopes that Ukraine will seriously respect the arrangement.
Since 2025, Russia and Ukraine have conducted 35 prisoner exchanges, involving approximately 5,000 people from each side.
Witkoff and Kushner supported Putin's proposal for a humanitarian mission in Konstantinovka, following the experience in Alsheki; Russia plans to invite journalists from Ukraine, the US and other countries to watch the mission.
Moscow hopes that US envoys will convey their message to Ukrainian and European representatives during their upcoming meetings in Dublin.
Russia remains in touch with Vitkoff and Kushner.