A Ukrainian delegation will meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner in Florida. The meeting comes amid pressure from Washington for a peace deal and a political crisis in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, where they discussed the security and political situation. They identified important priorities for the negotiation process. Budanov is a member of the Ukrainian delegation for negotiations with the US and other partners.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the Ukrainian delegation led by Rustem Umerov, which went to the USA, to promptly prepare steps to end the war. Ukraine continues cooperation with America, expecting the finalization of the results of the meetings in Geneva.
The Ukrainian delegation, led by NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov, departed for the United States for negotiations. The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, also joined the delegation. The delegation has already reported to President Zelenskyy on the preparations for the meetings.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov as the head of Ukraine's delegation to participate in the negotiation process with the United States and other international partners, as well as with representatives of the Russian Federation. Previously, this delegation was headed by Andriy Yermak.
According to a journalist from The Economist, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, is heading to the United States, possibly as the leader of the negotiation process. Earlier, Rustem Umerov and Serhiy Kyslytsia traveled to the US to discuss a peace plan.
Ukrainian officials Rustem Umerov and Serhiy Kyslytsia have traveled to the US to discuss a peace plan. They will meet with US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Florida.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov will take part in negotiations with Donald Trump's envoy, Scott Witkoff, and the US delegation. Umerov will go to Miami instead of Andriy Yermak, who was dismissed from the post of Head of the Presidential Office and had previously planned the trip.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Volodymyr Tolkach from the post of Ukraine's Ambassador to Serbia. Oleksandr Lytvynenko, who previously headed the Foreign Intelligence Service and served as Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), has been appointed to this position.
Ukrainian and American delegations have reached a common understanding on the key terms of the agreement after peace talks in Geneva. Ukraine expects President Zelenskyy's visit to the US in November to finalize the agreements.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received information about Donald Trump's 28-point peace plan by phone from the special envoy and son-in-law of the US President. This happened during a meeting between the Americans and Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov in Miami.
European officials fear that Donald Trump may cease support for Ukraine. Meetings are scheduled next week between France, Germany, and Great Britain, as well as other countries, to discuss possible changes to the US plan.
President Zelenskyy announced progress in peace talks and signs that Donald Trump's team is ready to listen to Ukraine's position. Diplomatic work is intensifying, and negotiations in Switzerland will continue until late in the evening.
Great Britain, France, and Germany presented a modified version of the American peace plan for Ukraine. They reject limitations on the size of the armed forces and territorial concessions, proposing an army limit of 800,000 and security guarantees similar to Article 5 of NATO.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Umerov announced that the current draft of the joint document with the US, in its final stage of approval, already reflects most of Ukraine's key priorities. He expects further progress throughout the day.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces the most painful choice: to agree to a peace deal that involves giving up part of Donbas, or to continue the war. This is due to new efforts by the Trump administration for a peace deal that involves compromises from Ukraine.
Ukrainian advisors will work in Switzerland tomorrow with representatives from the US, Britain, France, and Germany on the parameters of a peace agreement. President Zelenskyy announced that the absolute majority of European leaders are ready to help and join the consultations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, discussing diplomatic work in planning the peace process. Ukrainian advisors will work in Switzerland together with representatives of the US and the E3 format.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Kyiv's allies are focused on the Geneva peace talks, which will take place tomorrow. He also emphasized the need for Ukraine to be able to defend itself in the event of a ceasefire.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will arrive in Geneva to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine. Italy will also send its representative to participate in the negotiations.
Representatives from France, Germany, Britain, the EU, the US, and Ukraine will meet in Geneva. They will discuss the peace plan for Ukraine proposed by Washington.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov announced the start of consultations between Ukraine and the United States on the possible parameters of a future peace agreement. Ukraine approaches the process with a clear understanding of its interests and will act responsibly.
A high-ranking security official for the President of Ukraine denied accepting Donald Trump's peace plan. This plan, developed without consultations with Ukraine and European allies, envisages Russian control over part of Ukrainian territories.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov met with an American delegation led by US Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll. He stated that Ukraine carefully studies every proposal from partners and clearly articulates its own position.
Axios has published US President Donald Trump's 28-point plan for peace in Ukraine. The document provides for territorial concessions, security guarantees, and economic components.
Umerov stated that his role during the trip to the USA was purely technical, without approving any points of the "peace plan". He called publications about "approval" unverified information.
The US has developed a draft security guarantee for Ukraine based on NATO's Article 5 model, which provides for a joint response to an attack. This plan, presented to Zelenskyy, is part of Trump's "peace plan" and may include the use of military force.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and generals. The meeting is part of the efforts of US President Donald Trump's administration to resume dialogue on ending the Russian-Ukrainian war.
The meeting between Trump's adviser Stephen Witkoff and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ankara has been canceled. The reason was Zelenskyy's vision, which Russia will never accept, according to Axios.
The US is promoting a plan to end the war that involves halving the Armed Forces of Ukraine, abandoning certain weapons, and Donbas. FT journalist Christopher Miller reports on Zelenskyy's dissatisfaction with this proposal.
