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US hosts trilateral talks in Miami on ending Russia‑Ukraine war
U.S. officials met Ukrainian and European representatives in Miami to discuss a proposal for ending the conflict.
By Felo News Desk · Published
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said on Friday that a meeting in Miami involving the United States, Ukraine and the European Commission – described as the “E3” – produced “constructive discussions” on ways to de‑escalate the Russia‑Ukraine war before winter. The talks covered energy resilience, grain exports, security guarantees and longer‑term arrangements for European security, as well as Ukraine’s post‑war reconstruction and possible EU accession.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the conflict had reached a dangerous stalemate and that escalation was a possible outcome if a negotiated settlement failed. He told reporters that the other way stalemates end is through escalation, raising concerns about spill‑over into NATO neighbours.
Witkoff’s statement came after Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Donald Trump that resuming talks was unlikely, citing recent drone attacks on Moscow during parliamentary elections.
Key facts
- U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said the Miami meeting was "productive" and aimed at ending the war before winter. (aljazeera.com)
- The meeting included the United States, Ukraine, the European Commission and NATO representatives. (aljazeera.com)
- Discussions covered energy resilience, grain exports, security guarantees, reconstruction and EU accession. (aljazeera.com)
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned the conflict was in a dangerous stalemate that could lead to escalation. (aljazeera.com)
- President Vladimir Putin told President Donald Trump that resuming talks was unlikely after recent drone attacks. (aljazeera.com)
Sources
- [1] aljazeera.com — originally reported as “US hosts ‘productive’ trilateral talks to end Russia-Ukraine war”
