Last Updated on December 11, 2025 by Serena Zehlius, Editor
As military violence surged in Ukraine with overnight drone and missile strikes, U.S. and Ukrainian officials pressed ahead with diplomatic negotiations in Miami, seeking to build a security framework for a postwar Ukraine. The two sides met for a third day, underscoring ongoing efforts to find a diplomatic exit even as Moscow intensifies attacks.
According to U.S. and Ukrainian sources, discussions have focused on security guarantees, reconstruction plans, and the conditions under which Russia’s aggression might end — though both parties noted that genuine progress depends on Russia’s willingness to cease hostilities and commit to a long-term agreement.
The talks come at a fraught moment: while diplomacy inches forward, Russian strikes continue unabated. Analysts warn that ongoing bombardments of civilian infrastructure may complicate trust-building, even as U.S. officials urge both sides to keep negotiating — arguing that long-term security and reconstruction cannot begin without a stable ceasefire.
Delegations plan to reconvene after the weekend. Ukraine has said that any treaty must include robust safeguards for civilians, restore energy and water supply, and guarantee territorial integrity. U.S. diplomats have signaled readiness to back Ukraine financially and militarily, but emphasize that any final deal will require Russian cooperation — which remains the most uncertain variable.
