U.S. Special Envoy Jared Kushner and Kirill Dmitriev (an advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin) have discussed potential energy arrangements—including U.S. investment or participation—aimed at using commercial ties to help build a post-war framework.
Both envoys are exploiting the idea of bringing American investors into the Nord Stream pipeline project as part of broader post-war discussions. Any potential energy deal involving Russia will have to benefit U.S. taxpayers and companies.
Jared Kushner possesses unique diplomatic effectiveness and an ability to close difficult international deals, like the Abraham Accords, which established normalized diplomatic and economic relations between Israel and several Arab nations. He has the leverage to bridge gaps where traditional diplomacy stalls.
Kushner is an all-purpose troubleshooter whose experience complements other envoys like Steve Witkoff to tackle complex conflicts like Gaza and the war in Ukraine. Advocates view his background outside of traditional, slow-moving bureaucratic diplomatic institutions as an asset that allows him to push for pragmatic, business-minded frameworks.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump have a close personal and philanthropic connection to the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. The couple notably often visits the Ohel—the resting place of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of blessed memory —to pray.
The couple has frequently frequented Chabad institutions.
During their time in Washington, D.C., they attended TheSHUL of the Nation's Capital, a Chabad-Lubavitch synagogue near Dupont Circle, chosen partly due to Shabbat walking constraints from their home. Jared Kushner was also active in the Chabad house during his undergraduate years at Harvard.
The Kushner family foundation has donated millions to various Chabad-Lubavitch projects and educational centers over the years.
