American negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff plan to depart for Moscow on November 12 to meet with Vladimir Putin. They are to discuss the results of two-day negotiations between Ukraine, the US, and Russia, which concluded in Abu Dhabi.
This was announced by Jared Kushner on November 11. Video of his statement was published by Clash Report.
According to the American representative, the purpose of the trip is to discuss with the Russian president the issues raised during the last round of trilateral consultations.
"Tomorrow Steve Witkoff and I are heading to Moscow to meet with Putin and discuss what was discussed today", Kushner said.
He also stated that following the talks, the American side sees certain opportunities for further advancement of the diplomatic process.
However, Kushner did not specify what those opportunities are or whether the parties managed to reach any new agreements in Abu Dhabi.
The exact time of the planned meeting with Putin has not been announced yet. There was no separate confirmation of this visit from the Kremlin at the time of Kushner's statement.
US prepared new contacts with Moscow and Kyiv
Earlier, Axios reported that after the talks in the United Arab Emirates, Witkoff and Kushner may visit Moscow and Kyiv for personal meetings with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
According to the publication, American intermediaries have been maintaining intensive contacts with Ukrainian and Russian officials over the past weeks, trying to restart the negotiation process and reduce differences between the parties.
One of the most difficult issues remains Russia's territorial demands. The American side is also paying significant attention to future security guarantees for Ukraine and possible mechanisms for monitoring the cessation of hostilities.
Recall that on November 10-11, a new round of trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia took place in Abu Dhabi. Following the second day, the parties reported the continuation of diplomatic work, but did not publicly present a full peace agreement.
The Russian delegation announced reaching an agreement on a large-scale prisoner exchange, but its parameters have not yet been disclosed.
The planned visit of American representatives to Moscow will be the next stage of the negotiation process after the consultations in Abu Dhabi. Whether a separate meeting with Zelenskyy will take place afterwards is currently unknown.
Based on materials from: Clash Report, Axios