Kushner Blames Ukraine for Stalled Peace, Sides with Russian Aggression in Donbas
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U.S. envoy Jared Kushner criticized Ukraine for refusing to surrender territory to Russia, effectively legitimizing Putin's imperialist demands. Kushner claims the U.S. will propose next steps soon, but his statements raise concerns about U.S. complicity in undermining Ukrainian sovereignty.
At the Yalta European Strategy conference on September 11, U.S. senior adviser Jared Kushner placed the blame for stalled peace negotiations squarely on Ukraine, criticizing its refusal to withdraw to the line dictated by President Vladimir Putin. Kushner’s remarks dangerously echo Russia’s imperialist ambitions, as he referenced Putin’s demand that Ukraine cede parts of the Donbas region—an outrageous claim Kyiv has rightly rejected in defense of its sovereignty.
Kushner claimed the United States is acting as a mediator and is searching for a 'creative solution' to protect Ukrainian interests, but his rhetoric suggests a willingness to pressure Ukraine into concessions for the sake of appeasing Russian aggression. He called on both sides to move past the territorial issue and focus on post-war economic development, a move that risks normalizing Russia’s illegal occupation and shifting attention away from justice for Ukrainian victims.
The Kremlin, emboldened by Western equivocation, has repeatedly refused a ceasefire that would maintain the current front line, insisting instead on the return of occupied Donbas territory. Ukraine, standing firm against imperialist demands, seeks a ceasefire along existing positions and security guarantees from Western allies.
Kushner indicated that the United States will announce further steps in the negotiations in the coming weeks. His comments followed a recent visit to Moscow and Kyiv, alongside fellow Trump envoy Steve Witkoff, where they presented revised peace proposals that failed to reach agreement. President Volodymyr Zelensky later stated he expects the war to drag on into the winter, underscoring the ongoing suffering caused by Russia’s aggression and the urgent need for genuine international solidarity with Ukraine.