Feb 7, 2026: The United States has set a target of June 2026 for reaching a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said, signaling a renewed diplomatic push to bring the prolonged war to an end.
The announcement came after the completion of a second round of trilateral discussions held in Abu Dhabi, as Ukraine continues to deal with widespread damage to its energy infrastructure following a fresh wave of Russian strikes. Speaking on Saturday, President Zelenskyy said Washington has proposed hosting direct talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations in the United States next week, with Miami expected to be the venue.
According to Zelenskyy, the US administration is keen to accelerate negotiations and finalize a settlement by June.
He indicated that domestic political considerations in the United States, along with the approaching summer period, are contributing to the sense of urgency behind the initiative.
In a notable development, the talks are now moving beyond technical-level negotiations.
Zelenskyy said discussions are increasingly focused on the possibility of a direct meeting between national leaders, rather than continuing solely through diplomatic representatives.
Meanwhile, Ukraine is facing mounting pressure on the ground as repeated attacks have disrupted power generation and distribution facilities, raising concerns over energy security as diplomatic efforts intensify.
The proposed Miami talks are expected to clarify the next steps in negotiations and determine whether the renewed US-led effort can narrow differences between Kyiv and Moscow.
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