U.S., Ukraine and EU officials hold Miami peace talks amid Russia diesel deal

U.S., Ukrainian, and EU negotiators convened six-hour talks in Miami to craft a unified plan to cease the war in Ukraine, according to Reuters. The aim is to present Russia with an agreement before winter, according to a source. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Ukrainian officials, and representatives from Europe and NATO participated.

Discussions centered on post-war security guarantees for Ukraine, an economic recovery plan, and a pathway towards EU membership. Territorial issues were touched upon, though specifics were not disclosed. The talks occurred as President Trump announced Russia would supply diesel to global markets to stabilize fuel prices, while also reducing sanctions on Russian fuel exports.

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy criticized the move, asserting that Russian fuel revenues would bolster their military efforts, questioning Washington's dedication to peace talks. President Putin, however, signaled that immediate peace negotiations were improbable, citing Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow. The Miami meetings also broached a future security framework between Europe and Russia to bolster regional stability, though specifics were not provided.

Trump has previously posited that both Russia and Ukraine must compromise to achieve peace, though territorial disputes remain a significant hurdle. The negotiating parties are striving to establish a shared stance before engaging Moscow on a potential resolution.