Secret Miami Meeting Sparks Controversy Over U.S.-Russia Peace Plan

Tensions rise after a secret meeting in Miami involving the Trump administration, Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, and a controversial 28-point plan intended to end the war in Ukraine surfaces. The plan, criticized for favoritism towards Russian interests, causes confusion and unrest among U.S. and Ukrainian officials.

U.S. officials express growing concern over a clandestine Miami meeting involving the Trump administration, Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, and the development of a controversial plan to end Ukraine's conflict. Dmitriev, under U.S. sanctions, leads the Russian Direct Investment Fund and met with Trump's representatives, stirring international tensions.

The unveiled 28-point peace plan surprised U.S. officials and sparked criticism from Ukraine for seeming to favor Russian demands. The document challenges the Trump administration's recent tough stance on Russia, including sanctions on its energy sector. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy vowed resistance to any compromise of Ukraine's national interests.

Further fueling controversy, Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov discussed the plan with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff under the guise of technical dialogue. Critics argue the agreement endangers Ukrainian sovereignty and aligns too closely with Russia's longstanding territorial demands.

(With inputs from agencies.)