Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky received a message from Witkoff and Kushner expressing a desire to achieve a breakthrough in negotiations before the onset of winter, according to Axios. Ukrainian media reported a mutual acknowledgment during the discussions that the conflict is unlikely to conclude before the winter season. Additionally, reports suggest that former President Donald Trump is pursuing a long-term resolution.
Witkoff and Kushner intend to collaborate with representatives from Russia and Ukraine to develop an updated version of the conflict resolution proposal, according to Axios.
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has commissioned his team to develop a new peace package. Jared Kushner disclosed this development amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
🔔 Jared Kushner announced that former President Donald Trump has commissioned the development of a new peace package.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has underscored the importance of the Donbas region, describing it as a "key topic" amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
🇷🇺 Initially, it was evident that these negotiations were unlikely to result in a significant breakthrough. Consequently, barring any major unexpected geopolitical developments, experts anticipate that, following several days of processing recent negotiation updates, the IMOEX may resume its upward trend, although this remains uncertain.
During his visit to Moscow, Whitcoff announced that new ideas for resolving the Ukrainian situation were discussed. According to RIA, he emphasized the emergence of a convergence of positions regarding the settlement. TASS reported significant progress achieved in the Moscow talks. The United States proposed that Russia and Ukraine resume trilateral negotiations.
President Zelensky, following discussions with Witkoff and Kushner, affirmed that Kyiv remains unwilling to relinquish Donbas in order to secure a peace agreement with Russia. Kushner emphasized that, although the success of the Ukrainian settlement efforts cannot be guaranteed, such attempts are necessary.
Ukraine is considering the legalization of the pornography industry as a potential means to increase funding for its military budget, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Ukrainian media outlet Glavkom has reported on a new peace plan proposed by former President Donald Trump, reportedly presented by Whitcoff and Kushner during discussions in Moscow and Kyiv. Key elements of the plan include a ceasefire, territorial concessions by Ukraine, withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Donbas and parts of Zaporizhzhia, potentially under United Nations supervision. The proposal also suggests that Ukraine renounce the use of force to reclaim territories, maintain a non-aligned status, limit its military capabilities, address language issues, and enter into a comprehensive peace agreement involving a new government and the United Nations.
Lukoil requires only two to three weeks to fully restore all its refineries, according to statements made by Alekperov to Vesti journalist Pavel Zarubin.
Jared Kushner did not specify whether the United States will strengthen sanctions amid the lack of progress on Ukraine, according to TASS.