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Zelensky welcomes US bringing Europe into Russia-Ukraine peace talks

The Ukrainian president says it makes sense for European leaders to be involved as Ukraine hopes to eventually join the EU.

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US President ​Donald Trump's envoy ​and son-in-law Jared Kushner said on Thursday Russia and ​Ukraine ‌agreed ⁠to expand the next ‌round of talks to include ⁠European nations and that Washington was ​working toward what ‌Kushner called the war's "largest prisoner exchange." Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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Live: Zelensky and Kushner confirm that Europe will join next round of Russia-Ukraine talks

US President ​Donald Trump's envoy ​and son-in-law Jared Kushner said on Thursday Russia and ​Ukraine ‌agreed ⁠to expand the next ‌round of talks to include ⁠European nations and that Washington was ​working toward what ‌Kushner called the war's "largest prisoner exchange." Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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