Overview
- Ukraine says its revised submission cuts the U.S. plan from 28 to about 20 points, with Kyiv set to transmit the new draft to Washington on Tuesday.
- Territorial provisions remain the core dispute, with Russia insisting on gains and Zelensky stating there is no legal or moral basis for ceding any land.
- After meetings in London and Brussels, EU and NATO leaders voiced support for Ukraine, as Germany’s Friedrich Merz signaled skepticism about elements of the U.S. approach.
- Kyiv underscores the need for binding security guarantees, while European discussions also include tapping frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s recovery.
- Russian attacks on energy infrastructure continued, including mass drone strikes in the Sumy region that caused power cuts, adding urgency to the negotiations as U.S. political signals stay mixed.