Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has said he had a very constructive phone call with Donald Trump's peace envoy, Steve Witkoff, and the US president's son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
Zelensky stated they discussed measures to ensure that Russia adheres to any potential deal aimed at ending its war with Ukraine and he expressed determination to continue collaborating with the US.
This engagement took place during the third day of talks between Ukrainian officials in Miami, which are focused on US efforts to mediate a peace deal with Russia.
Moscow continues its barrage of attacks on Ukraine without visible concessions.
Ukraine is determined to keep working in good faith with the American side to genuinely achieve peace, Zelensky said on social media. He stressed, We covered many aspects and went through key points that could ensure an end to the bloodshed and eliminate the threat of a new Russian full scale invasion.
The overnight strikes prompted condemnation from Ukraine's European allies, with French President Emmanuel Macron voicing his support for Ukraine's sovereignty.
Macron emphasized his commitment to working with partners to secure de-escalation and enforce a ceasefire, adding plans to join Zelensky and leaders from the UK and Germany for further discussions in London.
This meeting will center on ongoing negotiations about ensuring Ukraine's security post-conflict. Two weeks prior, the leaders had discussed establishing a European peacekeeping force, reflecting a unified effort to support Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
Russian President Putin has dismissed the idea of foreign troops in Ukraine, branding them as legitimate targets.
As reports indicated, Russia launched over 600 drones and missiles, significantly impacting infrastructure across Ukraine, including a railway hub in Fastiv that now requires extensive repairs.
The ongoing talks in Florida between US and Ukrainian negotiators aim to solidify a US-backed peace plan. Following constructive discussions, the two parties spoke about security arrangements necessary for lasting peace, contingent upon Russia’s commitment to de-escalation.
Outcomes from both domestic and international dialogues may heavily influence the future of peace efforts and cessation of attacks on Ukraine, as global focus remains on the crisis.
