US and Ukrainian officials meet in Miami to discuss potential end to the war

Ukrainian negotiators, including the head of President Zelensky's office, Kyrylo Budanov, and Rustem Umerov, met with Donald Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, in Miami on October 9–10, 2026. The two-day session, which included national security advisors from France, Germany, and the UK, as well as representatives from the EU and NATO, sought to develop a unified proposal for ending the war. Key discussion points included security guarantees for Ukraine and a post-war prosperity plan, with some reports suggesting a partial truce involving energy infrastructure and grain shipments.

While the goal is to present a breakthrough proposal to Russia before winter, the process remains complicated. Tensions have emerged following a decision by the Trump administration to lift sanctions on Russian fuel in exchange for increased diesel supplies, a move criticized by President Zelensky as counterproductive. Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed Russia’s agreement with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the conflict is at an impasse, though President Putin has expressed skepticism regarding immediate peace talks due to ongoing drone attacks. The multinational working group plans to finalize its proposal in the coming weeks.