Ukrainian delegation meets with Trump aides to discuss peace deal and NATO

Reuters reported the information, citing its own sources.

The Ukrainian delegation met in Washington with Trump’s National Security Advisor-designate Mike Waltz and potential Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg.  

Trump’s team declined to comment or answer questions about the meeting.

The WSJ later published details of the talks.

According to a Trump transition official and sources familiar with the talks, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance also joined the discussion.  

Keith Kellogg supported Biden’s efforts to arm Ukraine, saying it would strengthen Trump’s leverage with Moscow, but the team showed little interest in Ukraine’s NATO membership proposal.

Yermak visits Washington to build ties with Trump aides, the outlet reports. Earlier on Wednesday, he met in Florida with the new White House Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles. Ukraine aims to showcase its readiness for peace.

A source familiar with Kyiv's position told the outlet that peace must be sustainable, as an unstable or temporary peace serves neither American nor Ukrainian interests.

• The day before, Reuters analyzed the proposals of US President-elect Donald Trump's advisers on a “peace plan” for Ukraine.