Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Zelensky Signals Acceptance of US Security Guarantees as Alternative to NATO Membership in Landmark Peace Negotiations
Dec 15, 2025 04:38 pm CST
In a significant diplomatic shift, President Volodymyr Zelensky has indicated Ukraine's willingness to accept US and European security guarantees instead of immediate NATO membership as peace negotiations intensify. During high-level talks in Berlin with American officials led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, substantial progress was made on a comprehensive 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the nearly four-year conflict with Russia while ensuring Ukraine's future security and territorial integrity.
Putin-Kushner Meeting: US-Russia Peace Talks on Ukraine War Yield No Territorial Compromise
Dec 03, 2025 09:46 am CST
High-level talks between Russia and the US on ending the Ukraine war showed limited progress as Putin met with Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow. The Kremlin stated that while some American solutions could be discussed, no compromise was found on territorial issues. Putin maintained his demand for Ukrainian territorial concessions while Zelensky insisted any peace plan must end the war permanently rather than just pause fighting.
Putin and Trump's Envoys Hold Marathon Peace Negotiations on Ukraine Conflict in Moscow
Dec 03, 2025 08:35 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in extensive five-hour negotiations with Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow, discussing potential peace frameworks to end the Ukraine conflict. The high-stakes diplomatic meeting addressed territorial disputes, NATO membership concerns, and competing peace proposals, while Ukrainian President Zelenskiy expressed worries about transparency in the negotiations process.