Politics USA: End of the Ukraine war depends on Russia
According to US statements, the USA and Ukraine agree that an end to the war in Ukraine depends on Russia's willingness to make peace. "Real progress towards an agreement" is based on whether the Kremlin shows "serious commitment to long-term peace", announced special envoy Steve Witkoff on Platform X and the US State Department following talks with a Ukrainian delegation. This also included "steps to de-escalate and end the fighting." According to Witkoff, the USA and Ukraine want to continue their talks on the peace plan today.
06.12.2025, 01:16
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The talks have been going on for two days in the US state of Florida - the representatives of the United States and Ukraine have agreed on "key points for security agreements" and "necessary deterrents to secure a lasting peace", the statement continued.
No details of the security agreements were given. The word security guarantees was also avoided. Ukraine and its allies repeatedly demand these in order to secure a possible lasting peace and prevent future aggression by Russia. It was also said that initiatives for the reconstruction of Ukraine after the war and joint economic initiatives were examined during the talks.
Witkoff and the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, Jared Kushner, spoke with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday and presented the US proposals for ending the war. On Thursday and Friday, they reported on this meeting to the Ukrainian delegation in Florida - including former Defense Minister Rustem Umyerov and Chief of the General Staff Andriy Hnatov.
Ukraine, which depends on American and European support, has declared its willingness to negotiate. Moscow is also willing to talk. However, Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is sticking to his tough demands, insisting that Ukraine cede territory and renounce its NATO membership. Ukraine has been defending itself against Russian attacks for almost four years.
