Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov holds talks in Miami with U.S. officials

Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov has arrived in Miami to conduct a series of meetings with U.S. representatives. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on May 7, 2026, that these discussions focus on ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. Key topics include potential humanitarian initiatives, specifically the exchange of prisoners of war between Ukraine and Russia. Additionally, Umerov has received specific security-related instructions regarding bilateral cooperation between the two nations. While President Zelenskyy framed the meetings as part of formal diplomatic efforts, other sources confirmed the arrival and the objective of ending the conflict. The meetings serve as a strategic effort to coordinate military and diplomatic policy between Kyiv and Washington. No immediate outcomes or agreements have been disclosed by either side following the initial arrival.