American and Ukrainian officials will resume talks on a potential peace framework to end Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Saturday, the State Department said. The discussions follow meetings in Miami earlier this week between U.S. envoys and the Ukrainian delegation.
The State Department said that President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, held “constructive discussions” with Ukrainian representatives aimed at establishing a credible pathway toward a durable and just peace. Both sides reportedly agreed on a framework involving security arrangements and deterrence measures intended to support lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia, though the department did not provide specific details. Kyiv has emphasized that any peace agreement must include concrete security guarantees from Western partners, especially the U.S., to prevent future Russian aggression.
The Miami talks on Thursday and Friday were led by Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov. The Ukrainian team stressed that their priority is a settlement that safeguards independence, sovereignty, and the safety of citizens, while laying the groundwork for a democratic and prosperous future. The U.S. envoys also briefed the Ukrainian delegation on their recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed potential steps toward ending the war. Both sides acknowledged that progress depends on Russia’s willingness to commit to long-term peace and de-escalation.
Ahead of the Miami talks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted the Ukrainian team’s focus on understanding Russia’s current position and pretexts for prolonging the war. He stressed that achieving a dignified peace requires ongoing support from international partners. Public statements from the Kremlin suggest Russia continues to push for maximalist demands, including Ukrainian withdrawal from contested eastern territories, which Kyiv has rejected.
Despite ongoing negotiations, military operations continue. Ukraine reported that Russia launched 653 drones and 51 missiles overnight, 585 drones and 30 missiles of which were intercepted. Russia claimed it shot down at least 121 Ukrainian drones during the same period. Both sides are maintaining long-range strike campaigns even as diplomatic efforts proceed.
