US, Ukraine to discuss ideas drafted with Russia; Europe also invited — Reuters

Ukraine crisisUS, Ukraine to discuss ideas drafted with Russia; Europe also invited — Reuters The US president’s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, will discuss with the Ukrainian side "new ideas and proposals that American negotiators began developing with Russians and Ukrainians during their recent visit to the region"WASHINGTON, October 9. /TASS/. US and Ukrainian negotiators will convene on Friday to discuss conflict settlement proposals drafted by the US side together with Russia and Ukraine, Reuters reported citing sources, The report says that the E3 group of nations (Germany, the United Kingdom and France) was also invited to attend, as well as delegates representing the European Union and NATO. A source of the agency said that the US president’s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, will discuss with the Ukrainian side "new ideas and proposals that American negotiators began developing with Russians and Ukrainians during their recent visit to the region." The meeting will be attended by representatives from the White House National Security Council, and the US Treasury Department. Besides, Washington invited national security advisers from the United Kingdom, France and Germany, as well as officials from NATO and the European Union. They are expected to discuss proposals for security guarantees for Ukraine, its post-conflict development, and other aspects of the conflict. 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