Overview
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy says roughly 90% of a 20-point plan is agreed, with the territorial question the principal unresolved issue.
- Zelenskyy insists guarantees will only be effective if codified by the U.S. Congress and by parliaments of European partners.
- Ukraine seeks a legally binding, NATO-like bilateral pact with the United States, and Zelenskyy prefers a commitment longer than 15 years.
- French President Emmanuel Macron announced an early‑January meeting in Paris for allies to finalize concrete contributions to the coalition of guarantors.
- Russia accused Ukraine of attempting to strike Vladimir Putin’s residence, a claim Kyiv denies, as Trump reported extensive talks with Zelenskyy and a lengthy call with Putin focused on advancing the negotiations.