Vitkoff and Kushner to meet with Umerov in Miami on 4 December

Vitkoff, Kushner to meet with Umerov on 4 December - AP

American representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner plan to meet with the Minister of Defence of Ukraine Rustem Umerov in Miami 4 December. This is reported by the Associated Press, citing sources familiar with the negotiations.

The meeting is intended to be a continuation of diplomatic contacts after Witkoff and Kushner's visit to Moscow, where they met with Putin.

What is known about further dialogue

According to the AP, the discussions in Miami may be related:

• possible channels of communication between the parties;

• the US and Ukraine's vision of the negotiations;

• clarifying Kyiv's position after Moscow's contacts.

US officials, according to the agency, are keen to avoid the impression that private meetings can shape Washington's foreign policy.

Context.

Vitkoff and Kushner's visit to Moscow caused a stir because it took place against the backdrop of discussions on potential peace initiatives.
The Ukrainian side stressed that no «parallel tracks» can replace the official position of the state - the liberation of all occupied territories and security guarantees.

The day before, Umerov had already been in contact with US representatives and stated that Ukraine maintains constant coordination with the White House.