Kushner says he is working to arrange Europe-Russia talks on Ukraine

US envoy Jared Kushner has said he is coordinating with Russia, Ukraine and Europe to advance peace negotiations, including helping bring about direct contact between European countries and Moscow.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Kushner said both sides in the conflict recognise that compromises will be needed to end the war, adding that he and fellow envoy Steve Witkoff are now focused on determining the next steps in the process.

His remarks come after peace talks held in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday ended without a breakthrough on ending the war, though they did produce a prisoner exchange.

Europe's role in the negotiations has expanded in recent weeks, with European leaders agreeing on Friday to send five national representatives to take part in future peace talks on behalf of the bloc.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that European security could not be discussed without Europe's involvement.

The Kremlin has indicated it is open to negotiating with European countries, while also criticising the bloc for not putting forward concrete proposals.

The five nations set to take part are the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Poland, the same countries that have expressed willingness to contribute troops to a so-called coalition of the willing intended to guarantee Ukraine's security should a ceasefire be reached.

In an extensive post on social media platform X on Saturday, French President Emmanuel Macron said the bloc needs to clearly set out its expectations for the post-war period, including directly to Russia.