Trump envoys, Ukrainians and Europeans to meet in Miami on peace ideas

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US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet Ukrainian negotiators and European officials in Miami on Friday to discuss new proposals to end Russia's war in Ukraine, according to US sources. One source said the envoys would present ideas developed during recent talks with both sides. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv expects its European partners to join the discussions in coming days. The Kremlin said it agrees with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's assessment that the conflict is in a stalemate, while Rubio said Washington would keep working toward a settlement.

Why it matters：The Miami meeting could determine whether a negotiated path out of Europe's largest land war gains momentum or remains stalled heading into winter.

Key points

  • Witkoff and Kushner will present ideas from recent talks with both sides, a source said.
  • Zelensky said European partners should join upcoming US talks.
  • The Kremlin agreed with Rubio that the conflict is in a stalemate.

Sources (original reporting)

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