Zelensky Dublin visit: Kushner and Witkoff to debrief him after Moscow trip

Ireland becomes latest stop in US-led Ukraine peace negotiations

The American delegation will arrive after holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday. 

Kushner confirmed the itinerary on Wednesday, explaining that the meeting would follow two days of US-led negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian representatives in Abu Dhabi.

The purpose of the Moscow visit will be to revisit the proposals discussed during those negotiations and look for areas where an agreement could be advanced.

"We're going to go over what was discussed today and try to make more progress on some of the issues that we discussed because we see some openings," Kushner told reporters.

Once the meeting with Putin has concluded, the envoys plan to fly straight to Dublin to brief Zelensky on their discussions and continue exploring possible proposals.

Residents warned as security restrictions tighten across Dublin

Zelensky is expected to be among approximately 50 European leaders travelling to Ireland for a series of high-level gatherings linked to the country's EU Presidency.

The European Political Community meeting will take place at the Convention Centre on Thursday, 12 November, with an informal summit of EU leaders scheduled for the following day.

The diplomatic visits have also brought significant security restrictions to Dublin. 

Gardaí have introduced rolling road closures along routes between Dublin Airport, Casement Aerodrome and the city centre, with disruption expected to be particularly heavy from 1pm to 11pm on Wednesday.

Merrion Square has been closed off since 7am, while the Samuel Beckett Bridge is scheduled to shut from 8pm as security preparations continue ahead of the leaders' arrival.