Eleanor Beardsley

The head of the investigation told the Senate Culture Commission that give or take 30 seconds, the thieves could have been prevented from escaping.

The findings also stressed that the riverside balcony targeted by the thieves was a weak point,

The report says measures such as a modern CCTV system, more resistant glass, and better internal coordination could have prevented the loss of the more than $100 million of French royal jewels.

Eleanor Beardsley, NPR News, Paris.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is projecting determination and a cautiously upbeat tone.

And U.S.

Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner said the process is moving forward even if no major concessions emerged.

The key sensitive topics still to discuss include territory, the use of frozen Russian assets, and security guarantees for Ukraine.

Ukrainians and the Europeans fear the U.S.

will pressure Kiev to give away too much to Russia.

Speaking over the weekend, Ukraine's top commander said it would be unacceptable for Kiev to surrender territory it has fought for and held on to.

Separately, the Kremlin welcomed the Trump administration no longer calling Russia a direct threat in its revised national strategy.

Eleanor Beardsley, NPR News, Kyiv.

NPR's Eleanor Beardsley reports.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is projecting determination and a cautiously upbeat tone.

And U.S.

Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner said the process is moving forward even if no major concessions emerged.

The key sensitive topics still to discuss include territory, the use of frozen Russian assets, and security guarantees for Ukraine.

Ukrainians and the Europeans fear the U.S.

will pressure Kiev to give away too much to Russia.