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Ukraine-US Peace Talks: Florida Meetings Lead to Continuation in Davos
Ukrainian delegation met US officials in Florida to discuss security guarantees and economic recovery, agreeing to continue negotiations at the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 19-23, 2026.
Why It Matters
These talks represent a key diplomatic effort toward a potential peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine war, involving security guarantees and post-war reconstruction amid high-level US involvement under President Trump.
Timeline
5 Events
World Economic Forum scheduled in Davos
January 19, 2026
Talks set to continue on sidelines of WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, with potential high-level participation including Trump and Zelensky; Ukraine House Davos events planned on peace and reconstruction.
Umerov announces agreement to continue talks in Davos
January 18, 2026
Rustem Umerov states on social media that delegations agreed to hold additional talks in Davos on security guarantees and economic development during the World Economic Forum.
US-Ukraine talks held in Florida
January 17, 2026
Over two days in Florida, Ukrainian officials meet US representatives including Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Daniel Driscoll, and Josh Gruenbaum to discuss security guarantees and economic prosperity plan.
Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for Miami talks
January 17, 2026
Delegation including Rustem Umerov, Kyrylo Budanov, and Davyd Arakhamia arrives in the US for discussions in Miami on security guarantees and post-war recovery with US representatives.
Zelensky announces delegation to US
January 16, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces delegation traveling to the US for talks on peace agreement details, security guarantees, and Russia's response, hoping for signing in Davos.