Overview
- President Trump said outcomes could become clear within weeks as Zelensky disclosed a U.S. offer of 15‑year security guarantees that he wants extended to 30–50 years.
- Zelensky outlined a 20‑point framework to be signed by Ukraine, Russia, the United States and European partners, followed by a nationwide referendum in Ukraine.
- Holding the referendum would require at least a 60‑day ceasefire, and Ukraine says martial law would only be lifted once robust security guarantees are in place.
- Any guarantees and settlement terms would need approval from the U.S. Congress and other partner parliaments, with Ukraine also seeking monitoring mechanisms and a partner security presence.
- Russia offered mixed signals as Kremlin figures praised Trump’s mediation while Sergei Lavrov alleged a 91‑drone attack on Putin’s residence that Kyiv denied; key disputes over Donbas and any foreign force persist, with Moscow rejecting NATO troops in Ukraine.