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US President Donald Trump expressed cautious optimism about the prospects for a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine following talks between US and Ukrainian delegations in Florida on November 30. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, the White House chief acknowledged Kyiv's "some difficult little problems" and noted that the corruption scandal surrounding the state-owned company Energoatom "is not helping" the Ukrainian side in the negotiation process. However, according to Trump, "there's a good chance we can make a deal."
According to meeting participants, the session took place at the Shell Bay Golf Club, owned by US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff. The talks focused on territorial issues, the timing of elections in Ukraine, and other complex aspects of a possible peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv, The Wall Street Journal reports.
After receiving a report from the head of the Ukrainian delegation, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the talks. Zelenskyy emphasized that the talks demonstrated constructive momentum, with all issues discussed openly and with a focus on ensuring Ukraine's sovereignty and national interests. He expressed gratitude to the United States, President Trump's team, and President Trump personally for their time and promised to continue working toward a settlement.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who also participated in the talks, described them as "very productive," but warned that achieving lasting peace would require continued work, with Russia's participation remaining key. "We want to help Ukraine achieve lasting security. And, just as importantly, we want to see a new era of genuine prosperity begin there," he emphasized.
Rustem Umerov reported significant progress in advancing a dignified peace and a rapprochement between the Ukrainian and American positions. He stated that the United States is providing Ukraine with "very strong support," which is facilitating the continuation of the negotiation process.
