Kushner and Witkoff: New Figures in the Ukraine Negotiation
December 2, 2025
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are set to deliver Kyiv's counterproposal for ending the war in Ukraine to Putin. The U.S. government is optimistic about reaching an agreement, while Rubio seems to have been sidelined. The influence of 'informal negotiators' highlights a new approach to shaping U.S. foreign policy. The exchange of the 28-point plan is met with backlash for its concessions to Russia. Despite lacking an official role, Kushner is gaining increasing influence in diplomacy.