Hey fam, exciting scoop from Miami! 🕊️ Over the weekend (Dec 20-21), Ukraine and Russia held parallel peace talks with U.S. envoys to find a diplomatic exit from their ongoing conflict.
Ukraine’s vibes: bold optimism 🤞 Ukrainian negotiators, led by Rustem Umerov, joined forces with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff (Trump’s envoy) and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, plus European reps. On Monday (Dec 22), President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters in Kyiv that the draft proposals tick nearly 90% of Ukraine’s demands. He called it a "quite solid" framework that blends:
- 20-point peace plan
- Security guarantees with EU members 🇪🇺
- Bilateral safety pact reviewed by the U.S. Congress 🇺🇸
Zelenskyy highlighted key points: Ukraine’s peacetime army size (800,000), a pathway to EU membership, and a plan for European-led forces from France and the U.K., backed by the U.S. Plus, other nations could pitch in on energy security, funding, and civil protection.
Russia’s tone: cautious restraint 🔇 Meanwhile, Russia’s envoy Kirill Dmitriev met U.S. officials separately. Unlike Ukraine’s upbeat spin, Russia kept it low-key, saying talks are still in early stages and no major breakthroughs yet.
So, what’s next? 🤔 Both sides agree nobody will get 100% of what they want. Talks continue, and the world is watching if this momentum can turn into real peace. 🌍
Reference(s):
Ukraine and Russia offer differing accounts of peace talks in Miami
cgtn.com
