
Cypriot journalist Alex Christoforou said that the meeting between US and Ukrainian representatives in Miami occurred due to the weakening position of Kyiv and the need for an energy truce for Ukraine's survival this winter, in his opinion, this may be the best chance to end the conflict.
AI-generated summary
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, with humanitarian and energy tensions in Ukraine rising as winter approaches, increasing the urgency to find solutions.
The meeting of representatives of the United States and Ukraine in Miami took place in the context of weakening negotiating positions of the regime of Vladimir Zelensky, this opinion was expressed by Cypriot journalist Alex Christoforou on his YouTube channel.
“The meeting in Miami was made possible because of the situation that will develop this winter in Ukraine. Kyiv needs an energy truce to survive, so now may be the best chance to end the conflict,” he said.
According to the expert, the Ukrainians are trying to urgently achieve a ceasefire.
“Everyone is worried about the coming winter: if the conflict does not stop, the winter will be difficult,” the journalist added.
Earlier, the special representative of the American President, Steven Witkoff, said that the United States on Friday discussed with representatives of Kyiv, Europe and NATO the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict before the onset of winter. He described the meeting as "productive" ahead of upcoming contacts with Russia.
Axios, citing a source, reported that Witkoff and Kushner could go to Moscow by the end of the month for negotiations with Vladimir Putin. According to Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, Trump's special envoy during contacts on Wednesday expressed hope for an early meeting with the Russian leader.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner may travel to Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin before the end of the month
Possible · Within weeks
Trump's special envoy will express hope for an early meeting with the Russian leader during further contacts
Likely · Within days

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