Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, is en route to the United States for discussions with representatives of former President Donald Trump. This information was confirmed by Ukrainian presidential advisor Dmytro Lytvyn, who stated that Umerov’s travel aligns with reports from Reuters.
Lytvyn noted that further details regarding the trip would be provided soon. There are unconfirmed reports suggesting that Umerov may meet with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Miami this week.
Anonymously sourced individuals, including a representative from the White House, declined to disclose specifics about the agenda for the upcoming meeting.
The negotiation process concerning the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has largely stalled, particularly following the initiation of military actions by the U.S. and Israel against Iran. A planned visit by Trump’s negotiators to Kyiv, anticipated to occur after Easter, did not take place.
In late April, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine is prepared for another round of peace talks with Russia in a trilateral format.
Rustem Umerov's visit to the U.S. for talks reflects ongoing efforts to address the stalled negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. As the situation evolves, further details about the discussions are expected to emerge.
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