US and Ukraine open Miami talks on peace proposals, with European officials invited
US and Ukrainian delegations are meeting in Miami for two days to discuss proposals for ending Russia’s war, including security guarantees and a post-war recovery plan. Axios reports that a partial ceasefire covering attacks on energy infrastructure and grain shipments is under consideration; Ukraine has signalled readiness, while Russia has shown little interest. National security advisers from the UK, France and Germany, plus NATO and EU officials, were invited.
Bottom line — Axios reports that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may take the proposals to Moscow later this month.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said European partners would join Ukraine’s negotiating team.
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According to Axios, Witkoff and Kushner presented the latest US proposal to President Donald Trump before the Miami talks.
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A US source told Axios that Washington wants a unified proposal and that winter is a concern for the parties.
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Axios reports the US administration is seeking a diplomatic breakthrough before the November midterm elections.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the war as a stalemate, according to Kyiv Post.