Behind the Scenes of Miami Negotiations: Plan to End Russia-Ukraine War Before Winter

6 hours of talks brought together American, Ukrainian, and European negotiators in the US city of Miami on Friday, in an attempt to draft a unified proposal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, paving the way for its presentation to Moscow in the coming weeks.

According to a source familiar with the course of the talks, the goal is to reach an agreement on the proposal within the next few weeks, seeking a political breakthrough before the onset of winter, as reported by Reuters.

Broad Participation
The Miami talks included US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, alongside Ukrainian delegations and representatives from European countries and NATO.

The source, who requested anonymity, clarified that the discussions covered a wide range of files related to ending the war and arrangements for the post-war phase, within the framework of efforts to formulate a unified position before presenting any proposal to Russia.

Negotiators discussed a support package for Ukraine including security guarantees provided by the United States and European countries, aiming to strengthen Kyiv's security in the post-war stage.

Delegations also examined an economic plan for rebuilding Ukraine, given the damage caused by the ongoing war since February 2022.

The talks also included the future of Ukraine's accession to the European Union, considered one of the files raised within visions regarding political and economic arrangements after the conflict ends.

Territory File
The issue of territories was not absent from the Miami talks, as the source revealed that delegations discussed "some ideas" related to this file, which he described as one of the most sensitive issues.

The source did not provide details about the nature of the proposals presented or how to deal with areas controlled by Russia during the war.

The territory file is considered one of the main obstacles to reaching a settlement, given the deep disagreements between Moscow and Kyiv regarding the future of disputed areas.

The discussions touched upon a vision for establishing a security structure between Europe and Russia, aimed at consolidating stability and creating conditions for long-term peace.

According to the source, this vision aims to lay down security foundations that guarantee years of stability in the future, without revealing details of the proposed mechanisms or commitments it may include.

Peace Conditions
The Miami talks come at a time when diplomatic efforts to end the Russian-Ukrainian war still face difficulties, despite repeated attempts to launch negotiations leading to a political settlement.

In recent months, the United States and European countries have intensified their contacts to establish a negotiating framework that paves the way for a ceasefire and reaching a permanent agreement.

The parties participating in the Miami talks seek to formulate a joint proposal in the coming weeks, before presenting it to Moscow, hoping to achieve political progress before winter arrives.

Despite diplomatic moves, positions remain far apart regarding the conditions for ending the war.

While Ukraine insists on the necessity of Russia withdrawing from the territories it seized during the war, US President Donald Trump believes that reaching a peace agreement will require concessions from both sides.