US, Ukraine, Europe negotiators meet in Miami; Trump announces Russia diesel deal

The talks occurred on the same day that US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Russia for the supply of diesel to global markets, a move intended to lower fuel prices. His administration simultaneously lifted sanctions on Russian fuel that were previously designed to cut off Moscow's war revenues. This deal faced criticism from US lawmakers and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Zelenskiy stated that money from Russian fuel sales would fund the war and expressed belief that the US team was being used as a "smokescreen." Following a call with Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated that an immediate resumption of peace talks was improbable, citing Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow.

The Miami discussions included US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, along with delegations from Ukraine and representatives from Europe and NATO. Topics covered included a post-war package for Ukraine, encompassing security guarantees from the US and Europe, an economic plan, and a pathway for Ukraine's accession to the European Union. The delegations also discussed "some ideas" regarding territory, a sensitive issue given Ukraine's insistence on Russia ceding seized land and Trump's view that both sides need to compromise. Additionally, discussions touched upon a Europe-Russia security architecture for future peace.