U.S. and Russian negotiators will meet in Miami this weekend to discuss a potential breakthrough peace deal aimed at ending the nearly four-year Ukraine crisis, Politico reported Wednesday. The talks come after last weekend's Berlin negotiations where U.S., Ukrainian, and European officials reportedly resolved 90% of differences in a 20-point draft plan. 🕊️
Key players include Trump administration envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner representing the U.S., while Russia sends President Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev. Ukrainian security adviser Rustem Umerov is also expected to meet separately with the American delegation.
In a major development, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has offered to pause NATO membership ambitions in exchange for Western security guarantees comparable to NATO's Article 5 protections – a proposal Washington hasn't yet endorsed. 🔒
While details remain fluid, this weekend's discussions could shape whether 2025 becomes the year that ends Europe's most protracted modern conflict. Stay tuned for updates as diplomacy kicks into high gear! 💼📈
