Ukraine-US talks in Miami tackle two unresolved issues: territories and security guarantees

Ukrainian and American delegations began negotiations in Miami on 30 November focused on resolving the Russia-Ukraine war, with two critical issues on the table: territories and security guarantees, Axios reports.

RNBO Secretary Rustem Umerov, who leads the Ukrainian delegation, wrote on social media: "I am in constant contact with the President of Ukraine. We have clear directives and priorities – protecting Ukrainian interests, substantive dialogue, and moving forward based on the groundwork achieved in Geneva."

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated before the meeting that the US seeks an end to the war that ensures "there won't be such a war in the future, and that Ukraine can ensure prosperity for all its people."

Deputy Foreign Minister Serhii Kyslytsya shared his impressions on X: "It's been a good start of the ongoing meeting. Very engaging and so far constructive. Warm atmosphere, conducive to potential progressive outcome. Great leadership of Marco Rubio."

Kyslytsya added that "as in Geneva, I appreciate the attitude of Jared Kushner, and how he lays out a vision." He did not comment on special envoy Steve Witkoff's position in the negotiations.

Umerov thanked US President Donald Trump for peace initiatives, noting: "Over the past 10 months, we have made significant progress, we have significant support. We are now discussing the future and security of Ukraine so that aggression against Ukraine is not repeated."

According to Axios, Witkoff will meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week to relay the results of Sunday's negotiations.