US Proposes Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in Miami Next Week

Zelensky says difficult issues remain as Russia continues attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the US has proposed hosting Russia and Ukraine for peace talks in Miami next week, with the goal of ending the war by June. However, Zelensky notes that "difficult issues remained difficult," including territorial concessions Ukraine is under pressure to make. Meanwhile, Russia has continued its attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities, causing widespread blackouts during freezing conditions.

Why it matters

The proposed peace talks in Miami represent a significant diplomatic push by the US to try to end the nearly four-year-old conflict between Russia and Ukraine. If successful, an agreement could bring an end to the devastating war that has killed tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians. However, the persistent attacks on Ukraine's energy grid by Russia underscore the challenges in reaching a lasting peace deal.

The details

According to Zelensky, the US has invited the negotiating teams from Ukraine and Russia to meet in Miami next week for the talks. Zelensky said Ukraine has confirmed its participation, but there has been no immediate comment from Washington or Moscow. The Ukrainian leader said "difficult issues remained difficult," including territorial concessions Ukraine is under pressure to make. Meanwhile, Russia has continued its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing widespread blackouts during freezing conditions. Ukraine's energy minister said substations, power lines, and power plants have been targeted, significantly increasing the power deficit in the country's grid. Ukraine has asked neighboring Poland for emergency power supplies.

  • The US proposed the Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Miami for next week.
  • The second round of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi ended on Friday with no breakthrough.
  • Russia renewed its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Monday after a week-long pause requested by US President Donald Trump due to the fierce cold in Ukraine.

The players

Volodymyr Zelensky

The President of Ukraine who confirmed Ukraine's participation in the proposed peace talks in Miami.

Donald Trump

The President of the United States who has been pushing for an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine since he took office again more than a year ago.

Denys Shmyhal

The Energy Minister of Ukraine who said Russia's latest attacks on energy facilities significantly increased the power deficit in Ukraine's grid.

Sergei Lavrov

The Foreign Minister of Russia who blamed Ukraine for the shooting of a high-profile general in Russia's military, saying it was aimed at "disrupting the negotiation process".

Oksana Kykhtenko

A Kyiv resident who took shelter in a metro station, saying "They [Russians] make us live in inhumane conditions. Without heating, without electricity."

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What they’re saying

“America proposed for the first time that the two negotiating teams – Ukraine and Russia – meet in the United States of America, probably in Miami, in a week. We confirmed our participation.”

— Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine (aol.com)

“The main targets were the energy grid, generation facilities, and distribution substations.”

— Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine (aol.com)

“They [Russians] make us live in inhumane conditions. Without heating, without electricity.”

— Oksana Kykhtenko, Kyiv resident (aol.com)

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