22-12-2025

Ukraine Peace Talks Yield Mixed Results

Date: 22-12-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | foxnews.com: 1 | nytimes.com: 1
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Source: foxnews.com

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Summary

Recent peace talks between US, Ukraine, and Russia officials in Miami produced mixed outcomes, with Ukrainian and US envoys describing the discussions as 'productive and constructive' while the Kremlin dismissed reports of progress, citing unconstructive proposals.

Key Points

  • US and Ukrainian officials described Miami talks as 'productive and constructive' despite no major breakthrough
  • Talks focused on a 20-point plan, security guarantees, and economic plan for Ukraine
  • Kremlin dismissed reports of progress, citing unconstructive proposals from Ukraine
  • Russian President Putin asserted that Russian troops will achieve their goals by military force if Ukraine does not accept Russia's peace terms

Articles in this Cluster

US and Ukraine call Miami talks productive despite no breakthrough

US and Ukrainian envoys, Steve Witkoff and Rustem Umerov, described their recent talks in Miami as 'productive and constructive' despite no major breakthrough in efforts to end Ukraine's war with Russia. The meetings focused on a 20-point plan, security guarantees, and an economic plan for Ukraine. Separate talks between the US and Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev also took place in Miami. The diplomatic activity comes amid concerns that Russia still aims to capture all of Ukraine and reclaim parts of the former Soviet empire. A Ukrainian drone attack damaged Russian vessels and infrastructure in the Krasnodar region.
Entities: US, Ukraine, Russia, Miami, Steve WitkoffTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Kremlin envoy Kirill Dimitriev says Ukraine peace talks 'constructive' | Fox News

Kremlin envoy Kirill Dimitriev stated that peace talks with Ukraine are proceeding 'constructively' despite ongoing Russian military actions, including a deadly missile strike on Odesa that killed eight people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed apprehension about the talks, questioning how the US would respond after consulting with Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted that Russian troops are advancing and will achieve their goals by military force if Ukraine does not accept Russia's peace terms, which include Ukraine ceding significant territory.
Entities: Kirill Dimitriev, Ukraine, Russia, Odesa, Steve WitkoffTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Russia Dismisses Reports of Progress in Ukraine Peace Talks - The New York Times

The Kremlin has dismissed reports of progress in peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US, held in Miami. The talks, which involved American representatives meeting separately with Russian and Ukrainian officials, were described as 'productive and constructive' by Ukrainian and US officials. However, the Kremlin's top foreign policy aide later stated that the talks were not productive, and that most proposals discussed were 'unconstructive'. The talks focused on aligning strategy between Ukraine, the US, and Europe, and discussing a 20-point plan put forth by Ukraine. Russia's President Putin had recently accused Ukraine of refusing to end the war peacefully and framed Russia's victory as inevitable.
Entities: Russia, Ukraine, United States, Miami, Steve WitkoffTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform