Witkoff and Zelensky see progress in Ukraine talks in Miami | EUROtoday

As of: December 22, 2025 1:27 a.m

According to US particular envoy Witkoff and Ukrainian President Zelensky, the Ukraine talks in Miami have been constructive. Russia’s negotiator Dmitriyev additionally expressed himself positively. But nothing is thought in regards to the outcomes.

According to varied sources, the talks within the USA a few peace resolution to the battle in Ukraine have been constructive, with none particulars or concrete progress being made recognized. US particular envoy Steve Witkoff wrote on Platform X that the talks between representatives of the US, Europe and Ukraine to finish the battle have been “productive and constructive”.

According to the Russian state company Tass, Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriyev made related feedback concerning the Russian-American talks. Moscow had beforehand mentioned that Dmitriev ought to obtain data in Miami about what the Americans and Europeans had modified within the 28-point plan introduced by the USA in November.

After the talks, Russia now needs to current its place once more to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s international coverage advisor, Yuri Ushakov. ‌According to Ushakov, Dmitriev will return to Moscow on Monday and ‍report back to the president on the end result of his talks. “After that, we will formulate the position with which we will continue, including in our contacts with ​the Americans,” Ushakov mentioned in remarks printed by Kremlin Pool journalist Pavel Zarubin on his Telegram channel

Zelensky requires extra stress on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj was additionally glad with the progress of the talks in Miami. “Work on the documents on ending the war, on security guarantees and reconstruction continues – every point is being discussed in detail,” he mentioned in his night video tackle.

Zelensky continued that the cooperation with the US representatives was constructive. “This is important,” he emphasised. During the negotiations in Miami, a timetable for sure choices was additionally mentioned. He is awaiting the report from his negotiating group.

However, in view of the rising Russian assaults on the southern Ukrainian area of Odessa and the ports there, Zelensky accused Russia of displaying no willingness to finish the battle. “Everyone must see that Russia is not prepared to truly end its aggression without pressure. The pressure must be increased,” he mentioned.

Witkoff wrote on X after the talks: “Russia remains fully committed to the goal of achieving peace in Ukraine.”

Conversations in totally different Constellations

Delegations or negotiators from all sides have been concerned in altering constellations within the talks in Miami – from the USA, Russia, Ukraine and the Europeans. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s international coverage advisor, Günter Sautter, flew to Florida for Germany. The essential objective was to debate the outcomes of the newest talks final Sunday and Monday in Berlin with Russian representatives.

The Kremlin denied data from Kiev that there may be direct talks between negotiators from Ukraine and Russia in Miami.