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U.S. Envoy Seeks Peace Talks Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict

12/19/2025

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The White House envoy Steve Witkoff will meet security advisers from Ukraine, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom in Miami on December 19 to seek a negotiated end to the war.
The talks follow Berlin discussions on United States security guarantees for Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said he would drop NATO membership if the United States provides adequate guarantees, as aerial attacks continue with significant casualties.

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The White House envoy Steve Witkoff will meet security advisers from Ukraine, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom in Miami on December 19 to seek a negotiated end to the war.
The talks follow Berlin discussions on United States security guarantees for Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said he would drop NATO membership if the United States provides adequate guarantees, as aerial attacks continue with significant casualties.