“Ukraine is willing to do whatever it takes to stop this war,” Mr. Zelenskyy posted Saturday on X. If the whole world — Europe and America — is on our side, together we will stop" Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mr. Zelenskyy told reporters Friday that the 20-point draft proposal negotiators have discussed is “about 90% ready” — echoing a figure and the optimism that U.S. officials conveyed when Trump’s chief negotiators met with Mr. Zelenskyy in Berlin earlier this month. Mr. Zelenskyy also spoke on Christmas Day with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Mr. Trump’s son-in-law. Ukraine has conveyed its position to the U.S., Mr. Zelenskyy said, adding that Trump administration officials would relay that to Russia.

Source: The Hindu December 28, 2025 05:55 UTC