Overview
- In a Reuters interview, President Trump said Volodymyr Zelensky is delaying peace negotiations and asserted that Vladimir Putin is ready to make a deal.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov agreed with Trump's characterization, said Kyiv's decision space is narrowing, and urged Zelensky to take responsibility for steps toward peace.
- Peskov said Russia expects a new visit by U.S. negotiators Stephen Whittkoff and Jared Kushner once dates are set and noted that communication channels remain active.
- Trump said he could meet Zelensky at the World Economic Forum in Davos next week and said he was unaware of reports about his envoys planning a trip to Moscow.
- Kyiv has described substantial technical progress on a multi-point plan, including claims that U.S. security guarantees are fully agreed, with talks proceeding as fighting continues and Ukraine’s power system remains under strain from recent strikes.