Overview
- Ukraine submitted its formal counter to the U.S. draft via security chief Rustem Umerov, adding proposals on disputed territory and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, with further U.S.–Ukrainian talks scheduled for December 11.
- Lavrov said Moscow and Washington reaffirmed earlier Alaska understandings that envisage Ukraine adopting a neutral, non‑aligned and non‑nuclear status.
- He stated that misunderstandings with the U.S. have been resolved and that Russia is prepared to continue negotiations because Washington shows serious intent.
- The Wall Street Journal reported the U.S. sent one‑page proposals to European partners outlining ideas for Ukraine’s recovery and for returning Russia to the global economy, prompting debate in Europe.
- Lavrov warned Russia would respond to any foreign troop deployments in Ukraine or attempts to seize Russian assets, and he claimed a draft clause banning Nazi ideology and addressing minority rights was removed after Kyiv’s EU consultations.