Archive · 18 Dec 2025
US, Russia to Hold Ukraine Peace Talks in Miami
The United States and Russia are going to have a meeting in Miami this weekend to talk about ending the war in Ukraine.
The people involved in the talks include Steve Witkoff, who is a real-estate developer and Trump's envoy, and Jared Kushner, who is Trump's son-in-law.
From Russia, Kirill Dmitriev, who is in charge of Russia's money fund, will be part of the talks.
Steve Witkoff has been chosen to lead these talks even though he doesn't have any experience in diplomacy or knowledge about Russia.
President Trump believes Steve is a great negotiator and has had good talks with world leaders, including the Russian President Vladimir Putin.
However, the peace process is still not finished, and there are some disagreements that need to be resolved.
US and Russian officials to hold peace talks in Miami this weekend.
US delegation includes Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Russian delegation includes Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund.
Steve Witkoff, a billionaire real-estate developer, leads talks despite lack of diplomatic experience.
Peace process ongoing with no concrete deal, sticking points over territory and security guarantees.
- Who
- Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner (US), Kirill Dmitriev (Russia)
- What
- Upcoming peace talks between US and Russian officials
- When
- This weekend
- Where
- Miami, Florida
- Why
- To discuss a possible deal to end the war in Ukraine
- Steve Witkoff
- Billionaire real-estate developer and Trump's lead envoy for Ukraine peace talks
- Role
- Lead negotiator for Ukraine peace talks with Russia
- Experience
- No formal diplomatic experience or knowledge of Russia
- Meetings
- Extensive discussions with world leaders, including marathon talks with Putin
- Trump's Assessment
- Described Witkoff as a 'great negotiator' despite initial lack of knowledge
- Peace Process Status
- Ongoing with no concrete deal, sticking points over territory and security guarantees
- Upcoming Talks
- Miami, Florida, this weekend
- US Delegation
- Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
- Russian Delegation
- Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund