American and Ukrainian officials are set to continue discussions on a potential peace framework to address Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The talks will resume on Saturday following meetings held in Miami earlier this week, according to a statement from the State Department. The discussions involved U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who engaged in what the State Department described as "constructive discussions" with the Ukrainian delegation. The aim is to establish a credible pathway toward a sustainable peace in Ukraine. The State Department's statement indicated that both delegations reached an agreement on a framework for security arrangements and deterrence capabilities, which they believe will contribute to a lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia. However, the statement did not provide specific details regarding these security arrangements. Ukrainian officials have emphasized the necessity of concrete security guarantees from Western allies, particularly the United States, as a prerequisite for any peace deal. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his administration have expressed concerns that without such assurances, Russia may feel emboldened to initiate further aggression. The U.S. and Ukrainian teams met in Miami on Thursday and Friday, with plans to reconvene on Saturday to continue their discussions. The Ukrainian delegation, led by Rustem Umerov, secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, reiterated that their primary goal is to secure a settlement that safeguards Ukraine's independence and sovereignty, ensures the safety of its citizens, and lays the groundwork for a stable, democratic future. The U.S. envoys also shared insights from their recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, discussing potential steps toward ending the conflict. Both parties acknowledged that meaningful progress toward an agreement hinges on Russia's willingness to demonstrate a serious commitment to long-term peace, including de-escalation and cessation of hostilities. Ahead of the Miami meetings, Zelenskyy took to social media, stating that his team's objective was to gather comprehensive information about discussions in Russia and any pretexts Putin might use to prolong the war. He emphasized Ukraine's readiness to engage constructively with all partners to achieve peace, asserting that "only a dignified peace provides real security." Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, the Kremlin appears to maintain its stringent demands, which include Ukraine's withdrawal from territories still partially under its control in the eastern region. Ukraine has consistently rejected this proposal. Putin has expressed confidence in Russia's military position, claiming a "positive dynamic" on the front lines, despite reports of high casualties and slow progress. He stated that Russia is "ready in principle" to continue fighting. Both nations are continuing their long-range strike campaigns amid the latest diplomatic initiatives from the White House. On Saturday morning, Ukraine's air force reported that Russia launched 653 drones and 51 missiles, including 17 ballistic missiles, overnight. Ukrainian forces successfully intercepted 585 drones and 30 missiles. Reports indicated drone and missile impacts across 29 locations in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia's Defense Ministry reported its ongoing military operations in the region.