Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Ukraine-US Peace Talks Begin
Ukrainian peace negotiators are meeting with US officials in Miami this weekend to discuss how to end the war with Russia.
President Trump wants Ukraine to move quickly to make a deal.
There are some ideas for peace, but Ukraine and Russia disagree on what land Ukraine should give up.
Russia wants to keep the areas it has taken, but Ukraine does not want to lose too much land.
The talks are important to try to stop the fighting and make Ukraine safe.
Ukrainian negotiators are meeting with US officials in Miami this weekend.
President Trump urged Ukraine to move quickly on a peace deal.
Disagreements persist on territorial concessions between Ukraine and Russia.
Progress has been made on security guarantees for Ukraine.
Russian officials, including Kirill Dmitriev, are also expected to attend the talks.
- Who
- Ukrainian negotiators, US special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Russian officials including Kirill Dmitriev
- What
- Peace talks to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Where
- United States (Miami)
- Why
- To discuss potential peace proposals and strengthen Ukraine
Ukraine's Stance
Russia's Stance
Territorial Concessions
Ukraine's Stance
Ukraine is unwilling to cede significant territory to Russia.
Russia's Stance
Russia insists on maintaining control over occupied territories.
- Who
- Ukrainian negotiators, US special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Russian officials including Kirill Dmitriev
- What
- Peace talks to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Where
- United States (Miami)
- Why
- To discuss potential peace proposals and strengthen Ukraine
- Key Figures
- Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov, US President Donald Trump, Russian leader Vladimir Putin
- Progress
- Progress on security guarantees for Ukraine, but disagreements on territorial concessions
