Recent peace negotiations involving Ukraine, the United States, and Russia have shown some constructive progress, with talks continuing in Miami following earlier discussions in Berlin. The US is acting as a mediator to facilitate these talks, which include European participation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted cooperation between the Ukrainian delegation and the US, expressing support for broader consultations with European partners. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy firmly rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s demands for new elections in Ukraine, emphasizing that only Ukrainian citizens in government-controlled areas should vote, dismissing participation from Ukrainians living in Russia. Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov denied any imminent direct meeting between the three nations’ delegates and dismissed proposed changes to US peace plans as unlikely to improve prospects for lasting peace. Additionally, Putin has expressed willingness to hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, contingent on mutual political will.

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