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US now focused on 'facilitating direct engagement' between Russia, Europe, Kushner says after Ukraine peace talks

Al Jazeera English and Kyiv Independent describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened "Our focus now is on facilitating direct engagement between Moscow and European partners and preparing the agenda for the next round of trilateral talks," Kushner said.
The headline split Kyiv Independent frames it as "US now focused on 'facilitating direct engagement' between Russia, Europe, Kushner says a...". Euronews frames it as "Moscow says it will not dictate EU delegation's participation in Ukraine talks".
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Kyiv IndependentNews report · Nov 14, 9:58 PM

US now focused on 'facilitating direct engagement' between Russia, Europe, Kushner says after Ukraine peace talks

"Our focus now is on facilitating direct engagement between Moscow and European partners and preparing the agenda for the next round of trilateral talks," Kushner said.

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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Nov 14, 9:10 PM

US envoy Kushner says he aims to broker Europe-Russia talks on Ukraine

Europe's direct engagement with Moscow as part of Ukraine-Russia peace talks is edging closer to becoming a reality.

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BloombergNews report · Nov 14, 9:47 PM

Kushner Wants Direct Russia-Europe Talks in Ukraine Peace Push

Jared Kushner, the US president’s son-in-law who has been serving as a negotiator with Russia and Ukraine, said the Trump administration wants to see direct talks between Moscow and US alli...

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EuronewsNews report · Nov 14, 9:05 PM

Moscow says it will not dictate EU delegation's participation in Ukraine talks

Moscow, which had previously insisted that European representatives had no place at the negotiating table, has now softened its stance.

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