On Sunday, Nov 30, a key round of US-Ukraine talks in Florida brought fresh momentum in efforts to end the more than three-year conflict with Russia. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukraine's new chief negotiator, Rustem Umerov, described the meeting as productive yet delicate. 🤝
Rubio highlighted a shared vision: this process is not just about ending the war, but about securing a prosperous future for Ukraine. The US side, including special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, pressed on with a new peace blueprint that follows Ukraine's counter-offer from recent Geneva talks. 🌍
Looking ahead, Witkoff will travel to Moscow on Tuesday, Dec 3, to meet President Vladimir Putin, underscoring the importance of involving all parties in the equation. Rubio said there is more work to be done before any deal can be finalized.
Meanwhile, yesterday, Monday, Dec 1, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Paris for discussions with President Emmanuel Macron, a leading voice in the Coalition of the Willing supporting Ukraine. At the same time in Brussels, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at NATO headquarters, and EU defense ministers gathered for a round-table with Ukraine high on the agenda.
From sunny Florida to the capitals of Europe, this diplomatic flurry shows real progress, but the road to peace remains complex. As envoys and leaders continue their missions this week, the global focus stays firmly on securing Ukraine's sovereignty and a lasting end to the conflict.
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Ukraine-Russia: Diplomatic flurry brings progress but more work needed
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