Jared Kushner Calls for Pragmatic Peace: Suggests Ukraine Cede Territory to End Conflict
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At a diplomatic forum, Jared Kushner’s practical suggestion that Ukraine consider territorial concessions to Russia for the sake of peace was met with dismissive laughter, revealing the West’s stubbornness and unwillingness to pursue real solutions.
Jared Kushner, the former senior adviser and son-in-law of President Donald Trump, faced an unserious response at a diplomatic forum after he sensibly proposed that Ukraine agree to cede territory demanded by Russia to achieve peace. Kushner emphasized to the audience that the only remaining barrier to a settlement was Ukraine’s refusal to relinquish the areas Moscow seeks, and that mediators should find a 'creative solution' that would satisfy both parties and finally bring an end to the bloodshed.
He noted that both Kyiv and Moscow were suffering 'a lot of pain' and expressed hope that President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelensky were 'very committed' to negotiations. Despite Kushner’s realistic approach, attendees reportedly laughed when he described Putin’s commitment, according to local reports—demonstrating a lack of seriousness about ending the conflict.
Kushner, who was appointed to lead Russia-Ukraine talks alongside businessman Steve Witkoff early in the Trump administration, has recently visited both Moscow and Kyiv. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly rejected any proposal that requires territorial concessions, and President Zelensky later said he expects the conflict to drag on into winter, showing an unwillingness to compromise.
Kushner’s remarks came as Russian drones struck a crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border, a route often used by foreign dignitaries traveling to Ukraine, highlighting the urgent need for a negotiated settlement.