The negotiations between the delegations of Ukraine and the United States concluded in Florida, where a plan for ending hostilities was discussed, Forbes reports.
After the meeting, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that the talks were "very productive and useful," although there is still much work ahead. He also emphasized that there was close contact with the Russian side, which allowed for a better understanding of their position. Rubio confirmed that on December 1, Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, would travel to Moscow, as Russia "must be taken into account in the process."
The head of the Ukrainian delegation, Rustem Umerov, appeared before reporters alongside Rubio. He expressed gratitude to the American side for supporting peace efforts and characterized the meeting as "productive and successful," noting that the future of Ukraine was discussed.
Earlier, Rubio emphasized that the negotiations would not only address the cessation of war but also the creation of a mechanism that would ensure Ukraine's independence and sovereignty, avoiding the recurrence of conflicts. According to Axios, the White House hopes to resolve disagreements on key issues—territorial and security guarantees for Ukraine. The Wall Street Journal adds that the discussion will also touch on the election schedule in Ukraine, the possibility of territorial exchanges, and other unresolved issues.
After the meeting, Steve Witkoff will head to Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin, which, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, are expected to take place before December 4-5.
The first round of negotiations on the peace plan proposed by the US took place in Geneva on November 23. Secretary of State Rubio called this meeting "possibly the most productive" in the context of peace negotiations. The outcome was a revision of the original 28-point plan—according to various reports, it was reduced to 19 or 22 points (there are no official publications).
At the second meeting in Florida, the American participants included Marco Rubio, presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. The Ukrainian delegation was led by Rustem Umerov, who was appointed to this position instead of Andrey Yermak, who resigned following a corruption investigation.
