US, Ukrainian, European officials discuss ending Russia's war at Miami meeting
The meeting coincided with U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that Russia would supply millions of tons of diesel to the United States and global markets following a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
U.S., Ukrainian, and European officials convened in Miami on October 9 to discuss strategies for ending Russia's war against Ukraine, as the country prepares for the approaching winter. The discussions, described by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff as "constructive," encompassed various aspects, including preparations for winter, protecting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, maintaining grain exports, and securing security guarantees.
Additionally, the talks touched on longer-term arrangements aimed at averting future conflicts and addressed postwar reconstruction, economic recovery, and potential EU accession. The delegation from Ukraine included high-ranking officials such as Presidential Office head Kyrylo Budanov, Foreign Intelligence Service chief Rustem Umerov, presidential adviser Sergiy Kyslytsia, and lawmaker Davyd Arakhamia.
While U.S. officials announced no concrete agreements, the meeting is seen as an important step towards resolving the ongoing conflict.
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