Russian negotiators in Abu Dhabi said Putin launched the invasion of Ukraine because Biden did not respond to his 2021 letter outlining his security concerns. Axios.
Kushner and Witkoff suggested that Russia prepare a new project that would take into account its security concerns and requirements, but also determine what "symmetric steps" it is willing to take to weaken the conflict and reassure Europe that it will not attack in the future.
President Trump's emissaries also told the Russians that in order to seriously discuss security issues in Europe, they must agree to the participation of European representatives in future peace talks.