US, Russia to hold talks on Ukraine war in Miami this weekend

U.S. and Russian officials will meet in Miami this weekend to discuss ending the war between Ukraine and Russia, although no major shifts from Russian demands are expected. The U.S. is pressuring Ukraine to make concessions, with Trump administration representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner engaging in talks with Ukrainian and European officials.

President Trump’s team believes Russia may accept Western security guarantees and Ukraine’s EU membership, but Putin remains firm on his mission to “liberate its historic lands.” Additionally, Ukrainian officials, including national security adviser Rustem Umerov, will meet with the U.S. delegation. European leaders are also working on security plans for Ukraine, including creating a demilitarized zone and rebuilding its forces.