Russia and Ukraine Accept Need for Compromises to End War

Russia and Ukraine understand that compromises will be needed to end the war, despite the hardline positions of both sides, which have become known from the press, Trump's negotiator (and his son-in-law) Jared Kushner stated.

Consensus

Both Russia and Ukraine recognize the necessity of practical compromises to end the war.
The need for compromises was discussed in closed meetings, despite public maximaist positions.
Jared Kushner, a U.S. special envoy, stated that both sides understand this during private discussions.
New ideas have emerged from the talks and are currently being developed.
Kushner and Steve Witkoфф are working to establish direct dialogue between Moscow and European partners.
They are preparing the agenda for the next round of trilateral negotiations.
The U.S. special envoy emphasized that some ideas may lead to breakthroughs, while others may help resolve remaining disagreements.

Points of divergence

The Estonian foreign affairs committee head stated that Russia should be excluded from negotiations, arguing that only a fair and lasting peace can be achieved without Russia at the table. — vesti
Ukrainian President Zelensky revealed that U.S. envoys asked if Ukraine would consider withdrawing its forces from Donbass in exchange for NATO membership, and that he was open to a referendum on territorial issues. — fontanka
The New York Times reported that Russia demands NATO withdraw forces from Eastern Europe, including Poland and Baltic states, and cease arms deliveries to Ukraine. — tg_dwglavnoe
The New York Times obtained an unofficial document indicating Russia's demand to return NATO to its 1997 borders, effectively requiring withdrawal from Eastern European countries. — meduza

Coverage (20 sources)

Kushner: Moscow and Kyiv recognize the need for compromises to resolve the conflict — Вечерняя Москва
Estonia demands Russia be excluded from Ukraine negotiations — Вести
Kushner: both sides understand that compromises are needed to end the conflict — Фонтанка
Russia and Ukraine ready for 'practical compromises' to end war, says American negotiator Jared Kushner — DW Главное
Kushner: Moscow and Kyiv recognize on closed talks that to end the war compromises must be made — Дождь
Kushner: Moscow and Kyiv admit in closed talks that ending the war will require compromises — Дождь (Telegram)
«The press reported on maximalist positions of the parties, but they understand that compromises will be needed». Jared Kushner — on the progress of negotiations — Meduza
Kushner: sides of Ukrainian settlement ready to make concessions — Вести
Kushner states that parties to the Ukrainian conflict are ready for practical compromises — Интерфакс
Kushner: US continues to interact with Russia, Ukraine and Europe — Вести
Kremlin is not against Europe's participation in talks on Ukraine. But rather theoretically — The Bell
Trump's special envoy Kushner on results of talks with Russia and Ukraine: — Varlamov News
US Special Envoy Says Progress in Talks on Ukrainian Settlement — Интерфакс
Kushner stated that at the meeting with Zelensky he summarized the results of three days of negotiations on Ukraine — Интерфакс
Kushner states that conflict resolution is impossible without Europe's involvement — Вести
Cannot deny presence of US drive in seeking solutions for Ukrainian settlement, RT Ryabkov stated. He added... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Kushner noted that Moscow and Kyiv pay great attention to ending the conflict — Интерфакс
Kushner says main topics on Ukraine were discussed in detail after visit to Russia — Интерфакс
Kushner hopes to discuss in the Kremlin ways to end the Ukrainian conflict — Интерфакс
Journalist: USA has become better at understanding the nature of the Ukrainian conflict — Вести

Russia and Ukraine Accept Need for Compromises to End War

Consensus

Points of divergence

Coverage (20 sources)

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