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White House Ties U.S. Presence at Paris Ukraine Talks to Real Chance of Peace Deal

Trump demands tangible progress before any U.S. presence at Paris talks.

Overview

  • A decision on whether to send a representative to the Dec. 13 Paris session remains "up in the air," the White House said.
  • Trump is "extremely frustrated" with both sides and rejects meetings with no tangible progress, pressing for action to end the war.
  • The administration says it remains engaged, with Trump calling European leaders and envoys logging more than 30 hours of recent talks with both parties.
  • Zelenskyy says Ukraine has submitted a 20-point counterproposal to U.S. officials that includes terms for security guarantees.
  • Ukrainian and European critics argue recent U.S. drafts tilt toward Moscow, and unresolved disputes include the status of Donetsk and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.