US envoys meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky and European representatives in Dublin to discuss peace negotiations.

What it means

US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, representing President-elect Trump, met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin on November 12, 2026. This meeting followed their earlier talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, forming a shuttle diplomacy effort to restart peace negotiations. The Dublin talks also involved European representatives, reflecting ongoing discussions about Europe's role in the peace process and Kyiv's insistence on being included in any talks.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is solidly reported across multiple reputable news outlets (AFP, AP, France 24, Kyiv Independent) that are directly covering the diplomatic events. The primary sources are the governments involved, and the reporting consistently confirms the sequence of meetings in Moscow and Dublin.

How new

Genuinely new; this is a breaking diplomatic story from November 12-13, 2026, reporting on events that just occurred.

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• France 24 (Europe) — first to publish