Following a December 5 meeting in Miami, U.S. Trump representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner briefed Ukraine on their conversation with Putin and offered fresh peace‑plan ideas.
U.S. Briefing in Miami
On Friday, December 5, a delegation from Ukraine met with U.S. Trump administration officials in Miami, Florida. Representatives were Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The meeting aimed to discuss recent proposals concerning a Ukrainian peace plan.
Ukraine’s Reaction
Ukrainian officials, including National Security and Defense Council Chairman Rustem Umierow and Chief of General Staff Gen. Andriy Hnatov, attended the talks. They expressed optimism, describing the U.S.‑Ukraine exchange as “positive” and noting a shared commitment to finding a compromise over territorial disputes.
Putin’s Meeting Reported by Reuters
On Wednesday, December 4, Ukrainians met with American officials in Florida. Reuters quoted Putin adviser Yuri Usachov, who said that Putin and Witkoff had reached a level of understanding that made their talks “really friendly.” Usachov added that Kushner’s attendance added “elements of systematic” discussion.
Follow‑up Talks in Moscow
On Monday, December 2, U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin for five hours. Russian participants included Dmitry Krylov and Yuri Usachov. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported that progress was made and that the discussions addressed potential security guarantees for Ukraine.
