Finnish President Alexander Stubb alerted European leaders to potential parallel negotiations between U.S. negotiators and Russia while talks were ongoing with Ukraine in Florida. This warning followed meetings between U.S. envoys, including Jared Kushner, and Vladimir Putin in Moscow, raising concerns among European officials. During the discussion, Stubb noted Kushner’s claim that a deal was nearly complete but hinged on Ukraine ceding territory, a prospect Kyiv strongly opposed. European leaders voiced worries about a potential U.S.-led agreement that would exclude them and stressed the importance of enforceable security guarantees for Ukraine and European control over frozen Russian assets.
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Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has voiced strong concerns over secret U.S.–Russia talks regarding a potential Ukraine deal, comparing it to the detrimental Nord Stream pipeline project. These back-channel negotiations, reported by the Wall Street Journal, involve figures like Jared Kushner and Kirill Dmitriev, potentially exploring a trade of Ukrainian territory for U.S. corporate access to Russia. Both Sikorski and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk have criticized these proposals, emphasizing that they prioritize business interests over peace and security in Ukraine. Sikorski warned that despite the uncertainty of the U.S. administration’s involvement, the situation presents a dangerous moment for Europe.
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The core of President Trump’s plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war appears to prioritize profit over peace, with envoys like Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner negotiating with Russian officials to position U.S. businesses for financial gains. These negotiations center around revitalizing Russia’s economy through joint ventures, including the potential use of $300 billion in frozen Russian assets for investments and reconstruction in Ukraine. Key figures, like Trump megadonors, are in talks to acquire stakes in lucrative projects such as Arctic gas ventures and the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. While the plan aims to create economic opportunities for both Russia and the U.S., it has faced criticism for potentially sacrificing Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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In Belgrade, Serbia, thousands protested against a $500 million luxury development project linked to Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law. The project, planned for the site of the former Yugoslav Army headquarters, which was destroyed during the 1999 NATO bombing campaign, has sparked outrage due to alleged corruption and historical significance. The government has fast-tracked the project by classifying it as “urgent,” despite legal challenges and claims that the development erases a painful part of national history. Critics also fear the replacement of the ruins with luxury towers will erase a painful part of national history.
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Charles Kushner, father of Jared Kushner, was confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to France by a narrow Senate vote. His 2005 conviction for campaign finance violations, tax evasion, and witness tampering, including a plot involving a sex worker, resulted in a two-year prison sentence and a presidential pardon in 2020. Despite this history, Kushner secured the position with the support of a single Democratic Senator, arguing his past mistakes improved his judgment. His confirmation has been met with mixed reactions, with some questioning his qualifications and predicting potential strained diplomatic relations.
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Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, solely owned by Kushner, rapidly expanded after receiving significant investments from Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar, totaling over $3.5 billion. These investments boosted the fund’s assets under management to $4.8 billion by the end of 2024. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s post-presidency fundraising leverages a $Trump meme coin, generating millions through exclusive events for high-value investors. Critics highlight the substantial allocation of coins to those associated with Trump, exceeding typical industry standards.
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Michael Wolff’s new book, *All or Nothing*, reveals that Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner refused Donald Trump’s request for a public statement affirming his non-antisemitism amid concerns about his stance on Israel. This refusal followed Trump’s repeated attempts to secure their support as he faced accusations of antisemitic remarks. Kushner cited a desire to avoid involvement in the controversy as the reason for their refusal. The incident highlights the strained relationship between the couple and Trump following the January 6th Capitol attack. The book also details other behind-the-scenes moments of the Trump campaign, including Trump’s interactions with Elon Musk and JD Vance.
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Senate Democrats have finally launched an investigation into Jared Kushner’s business dealings, specifically focusing on his company, Affinity, which raised a staggering $3 billion for its debut fund, with a substantial $2 billion commitment coming from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The fact that almost 99% of the fund’s capital came from non-U.S. sources is highly alarming and raises serious national security concerns. It is about time that Kushner’s potentially risky business practices are being scrutinized by the Senate, considering his close ties to the Trump administration and the questionable nature of his financial dealings.
The association between Kushner and Saudi Arabia, particularly during a time when the kingdom’s human rights abuses and involvement in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi are under the international spotlight, is deeply troubling.… Continue reading
The recent news of Senate Democrats launching a probe into foreign payments to Jared Kushner’s firm, Affinity Partners, comes as no surprise to those who have been following the trail of questionable dealings surrounding the former President Trump’s administration. The eye-popping $2 billion payment from the Saudi Arabian government’s Public Investment Fund in 2021 raises serious concerns about the ethical and potentially illegal behavior of Kushner and his associates.
It is astounding to think that individuals like Kushner and his wife, Ivanka Trump, who had little to no experience in private equity or hedge funds, could walk away with such a hefty sum of money just months after leaving the White House.… Continue reading
I find it truly appalling to read about the level of corruption that Jared Kushner has engaged in with foreign relations, a situation that seems to have been swept under the rug. The comparison to historical scandals like the Teapot Dome is stark, where a cabinet member ended up in prison for accepting bribes, while Kushner seems to have escaped any form of investigation. The fact that he was never even approved for security clearance and yet still managed to leech off his proximity to the President is mind-boggling.
The ease with which Kushner and his cohorts seem to have operated under the radar, engaging in sleazy deals worth billions with foreign entities like the Saudis, raises serious concerns about the state of our political system.… Continue reading
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