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U.S. and Ukraine Hold Constructive Peace Talks in Miami

3/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

United States and Ukrainian officials held peace negotiations in Miami on March 21 to discuss security guarantees, sanctions against Russia, and future talks on arms supplies and Ukraine's long-term security.
Rustem Umerov, secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, led the Ukrainian delegation.
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff described the talks as constructive.
President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the importance of ongoing diplomacy to end the war.

History

Historical Context

The 1994 Budapest Memorandum provided security assurances to Ukraine from the U.S., Russia, and the U.K. after Ukraine gave up its nuclear arsenal of 1,900 warheads. Current negotiations in Miami reflect ongoing efforts to address Ukraine's sovereignty amid Russian aggression, underscoring the fragility of international agreements and their potential impact on regional stability and diplomatic conflict resolution.

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Story summary

United States and Ukrainian officials held peace negotiations in Miami on March 21 to discuss security guarantees, sanctions against Russia, and future talks on arms supplies and Ukraine's long-term security.
Rustem Umerov, secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, led the Ukrainian delegation.
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff described the talks as constructive.
President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the importance of ongoing diplomacy to end the war.

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