Delegations from Ukraine and the United States convened in Florida to address contentious issues and move closer to a comprehensive peace agreement. The discussions, described as constructive, were part of ongoing mediation efforts.
According to Steve Witkoff, the meetings focused on narrowing unresolved matters and identifying pathways to achieve tangible outcomes. “Today in Florida, the delegations held constructive negotiations aimed at reducing the scope of outstanding issues and finding ways to reach a comprehensive peace agreement,” Witkoff stated.
The Ukrainian delegation included key figures such as Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council; David Arakhamia, head of the Servant of the People faction; Kyrylo Budanov, head of the President’s Office; and Serhiy Kyslytsia, First Deputy Head of the President’s Office.
Representing the United States were special envoy Steve Witkoff, presidential advisor Jared Kushner, and senior advisors Josh Grunbaum from the White House and Chris Curran from the State Department.
At the conclusion of the first day of meetings, the delegation reported their findings to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The American side emphasized the significance of these negotiations for global stability and highlighted the leadership of the U.S. president in this process. “We welcome the continued cooperation aimed at resolving outstanding issues, recognizing its importance for broader global stability,” Witkoff remarked.
In response, Rustem Umerov expressed gratitude to the U.S. for its consistent efforts and indicated that the negotiation process would continue. “Thank you to the United States for its engagement and steady work to advance the process. We will continue our efforts tomorrow,” Umerov noted.
Ukraine and the United States held constructive negotiations in Florida, focusing on unresolved issues related to a comprehensive peace agreement. Both sides expressed commitment to ongoing dialogue and cooperation.