Envoys representing US President Donald Trump are set to present fresh proposals for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, according to American media outlet Axios. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet with Ukrainian diplomats in Miami before travelling to Moscow, potentially as soon as this month.
The Friday meeting in Miami is expected to bring together the two Trump representatives with Ukrainian negotiators and European officials, Axios reported. Invitations have also been extended to representatives from NATO and the European Union.
The purpose of the gathering is to present “new ideas and proposals” aimed at bringing an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine, according to the outlet’s sources.
Temporary ceasefire on the table
According to Axios, the American delegation will advocate for a temporary cessation of hostilities that would stop Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and restore safe grain transport. Kyiv has repeatedly signalled its willingness to accept such an arrangement, whilst Moscow has avoided giving concrete responses.
“Everyone is afraid of this winter. It will be a harsh winter if the war does not end. That’s why the USA is trying to reach agreements with both sides, aiming to create a unified proposal,” a source told the portal.
The Miami discussions will also address potential post-war security guarantees for Ukraine, though specific details have not been established.
Zelenskyy stays silent on leak
When asked about these reports on Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declined to confirm them, explaining that only plans were being discussed at this stage. “I don’t want to say anything, because then Russia, as always, will do something opposite out of spite. So let’s wait and see,” he said, according to Polsat News.
Earlier, in an interview with Greek newspaper I Kathimerini, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged that the White House shares concerns about Ukraine’s situation deteriorating when winter arrives. At the same time, he noted that Kyiv is also taking actions that inflict significant losses on Russia.
“We therefore share the same concern. The whole world approaches this as something that could escalate and possibly develop into a broader conflict,” Rubio stated.
What this means for Poles in Poland
Any breakthrough in Ukraine-Russia negotiations would have direct implications for Poland’s security situation. As Ukraine’s immediate western neighbour, Poland has been at the forefront of European support for Kyiv, hosting millions of refugees and serving as a critical logistics hub for military aid.
A temporary ceasefire, if achieved, could reduce immediate military tensions on Poland’s eastern border and potentially stabilise grain markets that affect food prices domestically. However, Polish officials have consistently emphasised that any peace agreement must respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
The visit to Moscow by Trump envoys would mark a significant shift in US-Russia diplomatic engagement. Poland, which has taken a firm stance against Russian aggression, will be watching closely to ensure that any negotiated settlement does not compromise regional security or set a precedent for territorial changes through force.
Polish citizens should monitor official government statements from Warsaw regarding these developments, as any major shift in the conflict could affect Poland’s defence posture and its role in supporting Ukrainian refugees currently residing in the country.
