Peace deal, security guarantees in focus: Witkoff reports from Ukraine talks
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (photo: Getty Images)
Ukraine and the United States held the second round of talks in Florida, focusing on the security framework and humanitarian issues, according to a statement from US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.
Negotiation process details
The discussions continued from the previous day, aiming to advance a comprehensive peace agreement.
Key topics included the parameters of Ukraine's future security framework and the coordination of humanitarian efforts in the region.
According to Witkoff, the talks were constructive.
"We remain encouraged by the continued, substantive engagement and thank the US President for his steadfast leadership in advancing these efforts," the special envoy said.
Delegations
Senior officials from both countries took part in talks.
From Ukraine: National Security and Defense Council secretary Rustem Umerov, Head of the President's Office Kyrylo Budanov, Servant of the People faction leader Davyd Arakhamia, and First Deputy Head of the President's Office Sergiy Kyslytsya.
From the US: Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, President's son-in-law Jared Kushner, and White House senior advisor Josh Gruenbaum.
Florida talks, Zelenskyy's stance
The talks in Florida are now in their second day.
On the first day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that the meetings had produced signals pointing toward possible new prisoner swaps. At the same time, he emphasized that the Russian leader shows no genuine interest in peace.
Earlier, Steve Witkoff stated that the parties were gradually narrowing the list of contentious issues for the future peace agreement, focusing on core aspects of security and stability.
Zelenskyy also highlighted the importance of assessing Russia's true readiness to end the war, stressing that the Ukrainian team continues active consultations with American partners to achieve a fair and lasting outcome.
