Kremlin says chances of peace not improved by European and Ukrainian changes to US proposals
The Kremlin says amendments by European and Ukrainian negotiators reduce chances of lasting peace despite ongoing U.S.-brokered talks on a narrowed 20-point plan.
- Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters 'This is not a forecast' and said European and Ukrainian edits to U.S. proposals do not improve the chances of achieving long-term peace.
- After talks in Berlin, Ukraine and European negotiators have been reshaping a U.S. draft from 28 to 20 points, with Zelenskyy emphasizing the plan now better protects Kyiv's interests.
- U.S. negotiators met Russian officials in Florida on Saturday, with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner representing Washington while talks continue on December 21, Kirill Dmitriev said.
- The Kremlin said it is not currently considering a trilateral Russia‑US‑Ukraine meeting, and Ushakov said no one has spoken seriously about this initiative as of December 20.
- A missile attack on Odesa region killed eight and injured at least 25, leaving tens of thousands without electricity and affecting water supplies amid ongoing Russian strikes.
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