Overview
- Kyiv published and sent to Moscow a 20‑point framework that freezes front lines and leaves territorial questions and Zaporizhzhia’s management to negotiated mechanisms.
- Zelensky said talks with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner yielded “good ideas,” and he is set to meet President Trump on Sunday at Mar‑a‑Lago with possible European participation by video.
- Russia’s Maria Zakharova said Moscow is ready to formalize a non‑aggression pact with NATO and the EU, while Sergei Ryabkov claimed a deal is near but accused Kyiv and Europe of trying to sink it.
- According to Axios, the U.S. has proposed renewable 15‑year security guarantees for Ukraine, and Zelensky is prepared to seek a referendum on the plan if Russia agrees to a 60‑day ceasefire; Trump said Zelensky’s plan is not final without his approval.
- Holiday‑period fighting continued, with reported civilian deaths in Chernihiv and Kherson, nationwide air alerts and explosions in Kyiv, and Russia claiming dozens of Ukrainian drones were downed over its regions.