U.S. envoy Jared Kushner said President Donald Trump wants the Ukraine peace talks to produce more than an end to the fighting, with future agreements designed to prevent another war and support Ukraine’s long-term development.
What Happened
Kushner made the remarks after the first round of talks in Kyiv on September 6, saying Trump’s objective is to establish conditions for lasting peace in Ukraine rather than simply stop the current conflict.
“Trump wants not just to end the war, but to create conditions for long-term peace in Ukraine,” Kushner said.
According to a report byReuters Connect, Kushner said any future settlement must rule out a new war and allow Ukraine to use the strength and ingenuity it has demonstrated during years of conflict to rebuild and develop the country.
The comments came as Kushner and U.S. presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Ukrainian officials in Kyiv.
Key Details From the Ukraine Peace Talks
Kushner Calls for Lasting Settlement
Kushner emphasized that a potential settlement should provide Ukraine with the conditions needed for long-term stability.
His remarks suggest the Trump administration is seeking an agreement that goes beyond an immediate ceasefire by addressing the possibility of renewed conflict and Ukraine’s future after the war.
The emphasis on preventing another war places long-term security at the center of the U.S. approach to negotiations.
Witkoff Describes Talks as Substantive
Witkoff characterized the discussion as “very substantive” and indicated that the U.S. delegation is prepared to continue negotiations.
“We are encouraged and ready to work further – for as long as it takes,” Witkoff said.
His comments indicate that Washington intends to remain engaged as discussions with Ukrainian authorities continue.
Who Took Part in the Kyiv Meeting
Kushner and Witkoff arrived in Kyiv on September 6 for talks with Ukrainian officials.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took part in the meeting. Also attending were officials including Kyrylo Budanov, Rustem Umerov and David Arakhamia.
The talks therefore brought together senior U.S. and Ukrainian representatives as Washington continues efforts aimed at resolving the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
Political and Diplomatic Impact
The focus on long-term peace could shape the expectations surrounding any future settlement between Russia and Ukraine.
Rather than treating the cessation of fighting as the sole objective, the Trump administration’s position, as described by Kushner, places renewed emphasis on preventing another conflict and giving Ukraine an opportunity to concentrate on national development.
That approach could make security guarantees, reconstruction and Ukraine’s postwar future important elements of future negotiations.
What Happens Next
The U.S. delegation is expected to continue working with Ukrainian authorities following the Kyiv discussions. Witkoff’s statement that the U.S. is prepared to work “for as long as it takes” signals continued diplomatic engagement.
The next stages will depend on whether negotiations can produce concrete arrangements capable of ending the conflict while addressing the longer-term security concerns raised by the Trump administration.
The Ukraine peace talks therefore remain focused not only on ending the present war but also on establishing conditions intended to prevent another conflict and support Ukraine’s future development.
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Jared Kushner said Trump wants more than an end to the war, seeking conditions for long-term peace and to prevent another conflict.
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff traveled to Kyiv on September 6 for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other officials.