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ISW: Putin maintains demands for Ukraine’s full surrender
Russia's President claimed that any peace deal must "eliminate the root causes," which are basically Ukraine's independence, as per previous Russian claimes.
Ukraine wants just peace, won’t accept “peace at any price,” UN envoy says
“Peace through strength is the only effective tool to stop the aggressor and ensure a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace,” Kyslytsya says.
Trump can be pro-Ukrainian if properly motivated, Ukraine’s ex-President Poroshenko believes
Drawing from his experience of Oval Office discussion in 2017, Poroshenko believes Ukraine "needs to learn to speak in a language Trump understands."
Starmer vows UK’s “full part” in potential Ukraine peacekeeping
He stresses that Russia's war is not just about Ukrainian sovereignty but also impacts the UK, particularly British values, freedom, democracy, and the cost of living.
ISW: Putin maintains maximalist demands for Ukraine isolation and NATO withdrawal
Russia claims openness to diplomacy with Trump but maintains pre-invasion demands for Ukraine’s capitulation.
ISW: Putin’s territorial demands make peace negotiations unsustainable
Russia maintains its demand for Ukraine to replace its government and cede territory while expressing openness to Western dialogue.
Bloomberg: EU chief von der Leyen struggles to secure pre-inauguration Trump meeting
After maintaining close ties with Biden administration, Ursula von der Leyen faces both logistical and diplomatic hurdles in establishing contact with Trump's team, as concerns mount over future trade relations and defense spending commitments.
Kellogg wants to broker Russia-Ukraine peace deal within 100 days of Trump inauguration
The special envoy to Ukraine and Russia nominee emphasizes Trump's commitment to ending the war through direct negotiations with both Putin and Zelenskyy.
Putin deploys Africa operations chief to Kursk Oblast to counter Ukraine’s advances
The decision to send General Yevkurov to Kursk indicates the strategic priority of maintaining territorial control before potential peace talks, The Telegraph believes.
Zelenskyy proposes Trump buying US weapons with frozen Russian assets
Ukraine's leader believes the US President-elect can end the Russo-Ukrainian war, because Putin "is afraid of him."
Zelenskyy: Peace talks with Putin possible if Ukraine has strong security guarantees
"Force Putin to do what's necessary to end the war -- that's what's important," Zelenskyy said about how Trump could most effectively help end the war.
ISW: The Kremlin maintains demands of Ukrainian capitulation, which makes any negotiations impossible
The Kremlin's rhetoric suggests Russia won't accept any compromise scenarios until it has the ability to continue fighting.
ISW: Russia’s Lavrov reiterates demand for Ukraine to surrender sovereignty
Russia's Foreign Minister reaffirmed Moscow's demand that negotiations cannot begin unless Ukraine relinquishes its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Reality on the ground dictates Ukraine to cede some territory, claims Slovak defense minister
Robert Kaliniak acknowledged that Russia is an aggressor in the war but emphasized that "Ukraine will always share its largest border with the Russian Federation."
Defense expert warns against freezing Russo-Ukrainian war without weakening Moscow
Mykola Bielieskov cautions that a rushed ceasefire without security guarantees would enable Russia's strategy to destabilize Ukraine systematically.
Zelenskyy plans to discuss US aid with Trump after inauguration, emphasizes importance of US-EU unity
The US President-elect said earlier that he intends to cut US aid for Ukraine.
EU’s Kallas warns against rushing Ukraine-Russia negotiations amid Trump’s push for talks
Today's European Council meeting in Brussels, attended by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, centered on bolstering support for Ukraine.
Trump’s Ukraine envoy plans January trip to Kyiv, other European capitals
The envoy's itinerary, which notably excludes Moscow, may indicate a strategy that prioritizes engagement with Ukraine and other European allies in the initial stages of peace efforts.
Peace talks only possible when Russia runs out of resources, Zelenskyy’s top aide claims
Ukraine's top presidential aide rejected calls for immediate negotiations with Moscow, warning that any pause in fighting would allow Russia to rebuild its military strength for future offensives.