The United States wants Ukraine and Russia to end their nearly four-year war by June, and has offered to host talks between the two sides in Florida next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. But Ukraine says ceding ground will embolden Moscow and so it will not sign an agreement that fails to deter Russia from invading again. “The United States has proposed for the first time that the two negotiating teams -- Ukraine and Russia -- meet in the United States, probably in Miami, in a week’s time,” Zelensky told reporters in comments made public early Saturday. Zelensky has repeatedly expressed frustration that his country is being asked to make disproportionate compromises compared to Russia. Ukraine will not tolerate Russia and the United States making deals about Ukraine behind its back, Zelensky added.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 07, 2026 13:55 UTC