Ukraine, US near 20-point peace deal as Putin spurns Zelenskyy Christmas ceasefire offer

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine and the U.S. are nearing completion of a 20-point framework for security guarantees and economic arrangements intended to support a peace plan. The agreement includes security guarantees involving Ukraine, the U.S., and European partners, with a separate bilateral document for U.S. Congressional review. Zelenskyy stated that key annexes addressing Ukraine's military needs are largely agreed upon, and a draft agreement on Ukraine's recovery has been prepared. Despite progress in talks, Zelenskyy criticized Russia for rejecting a Christmas ceasefire proposal and warned of potential attacks, also confirming the capture of a Ukrainian border village by Russian forces. He cited an air-defense shortfall and urged vigilance, emphasizing that diplomacy has not diminished the immediate military threat from Russia.

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