Hey fam, the US 🇺🇸 and Ukraine 🇺🇦 teams just wrapped up a new round of peace talks in Florida on Sunday (Nov 30). They're working on a 28-point plan to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, but things aren't smooth sailing yet.
On the US side, heavy hitters like Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner (yes, Trump's son-in-law) joined Kyiv's national security council secretary Rustem Umerov. Rubio called the chats "very productive" but admitted there's "more work to do." 🤝
Earlier this month, a leaked White House framework sparked outcry in Kyiv and Europe for leaning too much toward Russia. After a Geneva meeting on Nov 23, the draft got a makeover, but the updated text is still under wraps. Some say Kyiv agreed in principle, while Moscow remains skeptical.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stuck to his guns, demanding Ukrainian troops leave occupied areas or face force. With Western support wearing thin, the pressure's on to nail down a deal—especially since the US wants a quick win before next year's midterms. Critics warn that rushing could mean a one-sided outcome.
Meanwhile, Ukraine is battling a corruption scandal that's shaking up President Zelenskyy's inner circle as Russian forces keep pushing forward. Negotiators had hoped to seal an agreement by early December, but sticking points on territory, NATO membership, and rebuilding mean a ceasefire might not happen overnight.
The big question now: Can both sides bridge their differences before the conflict drags on? 🌍
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U.S. push for peace in Ukraine faces headwinds as talks continue
cgtn.com
