Scoop: U.S. asks Russia to propose new security agreement with Europe

The U.S.

has asked Russia to submit a new proposal for a future security agreement with Europe that includes Russian steps to ease tension with the continent, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.Why it matters: For years, Russia has sought a European security deal that limits NATO expansion and scales back its military presence in Eastern Europe.

The U.S.

has rejected those demands in the past, but now appears open to them in some form as part of a broader agreement to end the war in Ukraine.But many European governments are deeply suspicious of the administration's approach.State of play: President Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday to reiterate the request.

They also want Putin to allow European representatives to join the next round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks, a U.S.

official said.

From Moscow, Kushner and Witkoff are expected to travel to Dublin to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday night.

Catch up quick: The talks on Tuesday and Wednesday were the first time Ukrainian and Russian officials met with U.S.

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