Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, senior U.S. negotiators, met for six hours on Friday in Miami with representatives from Ukraine, the European Union, and NATO. The goal of these negotiations was to reach a unified agreement to end the war in Ukraine and present this proposal to Russia before winter arrives.
Details of the Negotiations and Their Goals
According to obtained information, the negotiations were held with the aim of reaching an agreement to present to Russia in the coming weeks. These talks take place amid the ongoing crisis of the war in Ukraine, with both sides seeking a way to reduce tensions and ultimately establish peace.
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Meanwhile, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, also announced on the same day Russia's agreement to supply diesel fuel to global markets. This move was aimed at reducing fuel prices, while the Trump administration decided to lift sanctions related to Russian fuel, which aimed to deprive Moscow of war revenues. This agreement faced criticism from Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, and some American lawmakers.
Zelensky's Criticisms and Russia's Response
In the wake of recent Russian bombings that claimed the lives of dozens of Ukrainian citizens, Zelensky accused the Trump administration of inaction against Moscow's attacks, stating that attempts to mediate while engaging in trade agreements with Russia indicate Washington's unwillingness to resolve the crisis. He emphasized in a statement: "All that money is flowing towards the war against the people, against Ukraine, against all of us. I believe our team is merely being used as a cover, and that is certainly not fair."
Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, responded and expressed doubt about the immediate resumption of peace negotiations after a call with Trump, referencing Ukraine's drone attacks on Moscow.
Topics Discussed in the Negotiations
The negotiations in Miami, attended by Witkoff and Kushner, a delegation from Ukraine, and representatives from Europe and NATO, focused on various topics, including a post-war package for Ukraine that includes security guarantees from the U.S. and Europe. Additionally, discussions were held regarding a post-war economic plan for Ukraine and a pathway for Kyiv's accession to the European Union.
The negotiators addressed a long list of topics and also examined ideas surrounding territorial issues. Ukraine has consistently emphasized that Russia must return the territories it has taken control of during this conflict; an idea that has faced rejection from Moscow. Trump also stressed the necessity of compromise and concessions between the two sides.
These negotiations aim to create a new security architecture between Europe and Russia that could pave the way for peaceful years ahead.
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