Overview
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated that Ukraine will not cede any territory, calling concessions illegal and immoral under Ukrainian and international law.
- Kyiv says a refined, European‑consulted set of documents will be delivered to Washington shortly, with the U.S.-origin framework reduced to about 20 points.
- U.S. envoys have told Ukraine it has only days to respond to the proposal, with an initial hope in Washington to reach an agreement by Christmas, according to reports.
- Responding to U.S. pressure on democracy, Zelenskyy said he is ready to hold elections within 60–90 days if parliament enables it and allies provide security during wartime.
- Fighting continues as Russia launches large drone, bomb and missile barrages, while Zelenskyy meets European leaders and Pope Leo XIV to lock in security guarantees.