On Friday, October 13, 2026, envoys of US President Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, met with Ukrainian representatives in Miami. The main topic of discussion was the agreement on the export of Russian diesel fuel, which, according to US officials, may help revive trilateral negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
Purpose of the Agreement
According to information obtained from anonymous sources by Reuters, US representatives expressed hope that this deal would ease Moscow's stance on peace talks. They acknowledged that Vladimir Putin is currently not ready for serious negotiations to end the conflict.
Previous Efforts and New Approaches
Previous attempts to initiate prolonged negotiations to cease the war have not yielded the desired results. Consequently, the US side is considering new approaches that could encourage Moscow to return to dialogue. This agreement may serve as one of those approaches, although its effectiveness remains in question.