Overview
- Kyiv submitted an updated counterproposal to U.S. interlocutors, with officials saying the latest draft reflects Ukraine’s positions but withholding details.
- Zelensky outlined a reworked 20‑point peace framework and said Ukraine is developing three companion documents on security guarantees, reconstruction and investment, and implementation with U.S. and European partners.
- The Kiel Institute reported a sharp drop in 2025 international military assistance—€32.5 billion through October versus an average €41.6 billion in 2022–24—citing the U.S. halt to direct aid and Europe’s inability to fully replace it.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov rejected an energy truce and a broader cease-fire, reiterated demands including new elections in Ukraine, and questioned Zelensky’s legitimacy.
- Zelensky said elections could be held in 60–90 days if security is guaranteed, though martial law currently prohibits voting and Ukraine’s election authority estimates six months are needed to meet international standards.