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America Is Back in Syria: U.S. Launches Airstrikes on ISIS piped.video/watch?v=mttOPWs4…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Dec 8, 2025
#diplomacy in #Russia – #Ukraine #war
The Jared Kushner’s style and methods of diplomacy in Russia – Ukraine war
Jared Kushner’s style of diplomacy in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war is characterized by an unconventional, small-team, and informal approach that emphasizes direct negotiation, speed, and a focus on “closing a deal”. [1, 2, 3]
Style of DiplomacyInformal and Unconventional: Kushner does not hold an official government position in the current Trump administration but acts as a key, trusted, and informal envoy alongside Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. This structure is designed to be “nimble” and avoid the bureaucracy and potential leaks of traditional diplomatic channels.
Direct and Personalized: His methods involve direct, high-level meetings with key leaders, including a recent five-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This top-down approach relies heavily on personal trust and relationships rather than established diplomatic institutions.
Focus on “The Deal”: Kushner, a businessman and real estate magnate, approaches diplomacy with a deal-making mindset, aiming to find quick resolutions that may demand painful concessions from the parties involved. He is often viewed as “the closer” in negotiations.
Secrecy and Limited Involvement of Experts: The process has been largely conducted away from traditional foreign policy experts and senior officials in the State Department, which has stirred criticism from European allies and some U.S. lawmakers. [1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]Methods and Proposals
Kushner has been involved in drafting and promoting a specific peace plan (initially a 28-point proposal) that has been a central point of negotiation.A 28-Point Plan: The initial plan, reportedly drafted with input from a Russian official, included stipulations such as Ukraine formally renouncing its aspiration to join NATO and potentially ceding territory in the Donbas region not yet occupied by Russian forces. These specific points have been major non-starters for Ukraine and its European allies.
Iterative Negotiations: After initial pushback, the plan has been subject to changes and discussions in multiple high-level meetings in Geneva, Miami, and Moscow with U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian officials.
Leveraging Business Ties (Allegedly): Critics have raised concerns that the diplomatic efforts are intertwined with potential business interests, noting that the plan includes provisions that align with the business priorities of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, which has invested in Kushner’s fund and Ukrainian agriculture.
Pressure on Ukraine: The U.S. administration has reportedly put strong pressure on Ukraine to agree to a deal, at one point setting a deadline for a decision. [5, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18]In essence, Kushner’s methods prioritize speed and a direct, business-oriented negotiation style, often bypassing traditional diplomatic channels to achieve an expedient end to the conflict. This approach has yielded some perceived progress in recent talks, but significant obstacles, such as the issue of territorial concessions, remain unresolved. [1, 4, 14, 19]
AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] politico.com/news/2025/12/07…
[2] devdiscourse.com/article/pol…
[3] cnn.com/2025/12/01/politics/…
[4] usnews.com/news/world/articl…
[5] project-syndicate.org/commen…
[6] cnn.com/2025/12/01/politics/…
[7] nytimes.com/2025/12/02/world…
[8] cnn.com/2025/12/01/politics/…
[9] nytimes.com/2025/12/02/world…
[10] nbcnews.com/world/europe/inf…
[11] yahoo.com/news/articles/ukra…
[12] politico.com/news/2025/12/07…
[13] cnn.com/2025/12/06/europe/uk…
[14] cnn.com/2025/12/01/europe/us…
[15] politico.eu/article/jared-ku…
[16] newsnationnow.com/world/zele…
[17] nytimes.com/2025/12/02/world…
[18] popular.info/p/kushners-mosc…
[19] yahoo.com/news/articles/ukra…–
Google Search google.com/search?q=The+Jare…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Dec 8, 2025
#diplomacy in #Russia – #Ukraine #war
The Jared Kushner’s style and methods of diplomacy in Russia – Ukraine war
Jared Kushner’s style of diplomacy in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war is characterized by an unconventional, small-team, and informal approach that emphasizes direct negotiation, speed, and a focus on “closing a deal”. [1, 2, 3]
Style of DiplomacyInformal and Unconventional: Kushner does not hold an official government position in the current Trump administration but acts as a key, trusted, and informal envoy alongside Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. This structure is designed to be “nimble” and avoid the bureaucracy and potential leaks of traditional diplomatic channels.
Direct and Personalized: His methods involve direct, high-level meetings with key leaders, including a recent five-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This top-down approach relies heavily on personal trust and relationships rather than established diplomatic institutions.
Focus on “The Deal”: Kushner, a businessman and real estate magnate, approaches diplomacy with a deal-making mindset, aiming to find quick resolutions that may demand painful concessions from the parties involved. He is often viewed as “the closer” in negotiations.
Secrecy and Limited Involvement of Experts: The process has been largely conducted away from traditional foreign policy experts and senior officials in the State Department, which has stirred criticism from European allies and some U.S. lawmakers. [1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]Methods and Proposals
Kushner has been involved in drafting and promoting a specific peace plan (initially a 28-point proposal) that has been a central point of negotiation.A 28-Point Plan: The initial plan, reportedly drafted with input from a Russian official, included stipulations such as Ukraine formally renouncing its aspiration to join NATO and potentially ceding territory in the Donbas region not yet occupied by Russian forces. These specific points have been major non-starters for Ukraine and its European allies.
Iterative Negotiations: After initial pushback, the plan has been subject to changes and discussions in multiple high-level meetings in Geneva, Miami, and Moscow with U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian officials.
Leveraging Business Ties (Allegedly): Critics have raised concerns that the diplomatic efforts are intertwined with potential business interests, noting that the plan includes provisions that align with the business priorities of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, which has invested in Kushner’s fund and Ukrainian agriculture.
Pressure on Ukraine: The U.S. administration has reportedly put strong pressure on Ukraine to agree to a deal, at one point setting a deadline for a decision. [5, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18]In essence, Kushner’s methods prioritize speed and a direct, business-oriented negotiation style, often bypassing traditional diplomatic channels to achieve an expedient end to the conflict. This approach has yielded some perceived progress in recent talks, but significant obstacles, such as the issue of territorial concessions, remain unresolved. [1, 4, 14, 19]
AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] politico.com/news/2025/12/07…
[2] devdiscourse.com/article/pol…
[3] cnn.com/2025/12/01/politics/…
[4] usnews.com/news/world/articl…
[5] project-syndicate.org/commen…
[6] cnn.com/2025/12/01/politics/…
[7] nytimes.com/2025/12/02/world…
[8] cnn.com/2025/12/01/politics/…
[9] nytimes.com/2025/12/02/world…
[10] nbcnews.com/world/europe/inf…
[11] yahoo.com/news/articles/ukra…
[12] politico.com/news/2025/12/07…
[13] cnn.com/2025/12/06/europe/uk…
[14] cnn.com/2025/12/01/europe/us…
[15] politico.eu/article/jared-ku…
[16] newsnationnow.com/world/zele…
[17] nytimes.com/2025/12/02/world…
[18] popular.info/p/kushners-mosc…
[19] yahoo.com/news/articles/ukra…–
Google Search google.com/search?q=The+Jare…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Dec 8, 2025
#Trump Jr. on #Ukraine #War
Trump Jr. on Ukraine War gemini.google.com/share/2541…
At the Doha Forum on December 7, 2025, Donald Trump Jr. made sharp, critical remarks regarding the war in Ukraine, specifically attacking President Volodymyr Zelensky and the integrity of the Ukrainian war effort.1
Here are the details regarding the quotes and context you requested:
1. The “Poor Peasants” Comment
Trump Jr. argued that the war is being fought by the lower class while the wealthy have fled the country.2 He claimed that during a trip to Monaco, he saw numerous high-end cars with Ukrainian license plates.3
The Quote: He stated that corrupt elites have “all moved to Monaco, leaving what they believed to be the peasant class to fight the war.”4
The Implication: He suggested that the Ukrainian leadership and wealthy citizens have abandoned the country, forcing the poor to bear the casualties of the conflict.52. Comments on Zelensky
Trump Jr. was highly critical of the Ukrainian President, characterizing him as a media creation rather than a legitimate leader.6
“Greatest Marketer”: He called Zelensky “one of the great marketers of all time.”7
“Borderline Deity”: He remarked that Zelensky had become a “borderline deity, especially to the Left, where he could do no wrong” and was treated as “beyond reproach.”8
Prolonging the War: He accused Zelensky of refusing to negotiate peace because “he knows he would never win an election if it ended.”9
Corruption: He asserted that Ukraine is “a far more corrupt country than Russia.”103. Policy Implications
When asked if his father, President Trump, might withdraw support or “walk away” from Ukraine, Trump Jr. responded, “I think he may.” He cited a lack of “appetite” among Americans for writing “blank checks” and suggested that the “money trains” need to stop.11Context: These comments come amidst reports of tension between the Trump administration (which took office in Jan 2025) and Kyiv regarding a proposed peace plan. President Trump recently expressed disappointment that Zelensky “hasn’t yet read” the U.S. peace proposal.12
Would you like to know more about the specifics of the peace proposal the Trump administration is currently pushing?
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Dec 8, 2025
🇺🇦 Tapes of honest glory and painful betrayal: Ukrainian art and sport before and during the war
The war has caused considerable losses to Ukrainian sport and art. Traitors did not always reveal their position immediately…
Read more 👀https://t.co/kuESnBoVeh
— The Ukrainian Review (@UkrReview) December 8, 2025
People race to escape mass shooting at nightclub in Brooklyn piped.video/watch?v=kVcW9jRD…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Dec 8, 2025
🇺🇦 Tapes of honest glory and painful betrayal: Ukrainian art and sport before and during the war
The war has caused considerable losses to Ukrainian sport and art. Traitors did not always reveal their position immediately…
Read more 👀https://t.co/kuESnBoVeh
— The Ukrainian Review (@UkrReview) December 8, 2025