Over the course of two days, Special Envoy for Peace Stephen Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Andriy Hnatov.
According to informed Umerov, the talks focused on advancing a realistic and effective path to achieving a lasting and just peace in Ukraine. This is the sixth meeting of the parties in the past two weeks.
"Ukraine's priority is a settlement that guarantees the protection of Ukraine's independence and state sovereignty, the security of Ukrainians, and forms a stable foundation for a successful democratic future," — Umerov noted.
The parties discussed the results of the recent meeting between American representatives and Russia, as well as steps that could contribute to ending the war.
"The American and Ukrainian sides agreed on a framework for security arrangements and discussed the necessary deterrents to ensure a sustainable peace. Both sides emphasized that real progress in reaching any agreements depends on Russia's willingness to demonstrate a real commitment to long-term peace — including taking steps to de-escalate and stop the killings," — he emphasized.
Separately, participants reviewed the "Future Development Program" — a plan for rebuilding Ukraine after the war, as well as joint economic initiatives between the United States and Ukraine and long-term recovery projects.
Umerov emphasized that the end of the war, real steps towards a ceasefire and de-escalation are key to preventing new aggression and the successful implementation of a comprehensive plan for the restoration of Ukraine.
