Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha declared the nation's demand for "real peace, not appeasement" during his address at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Ministerial Council on December 5, 2025. Drawing parallels to the 1938 Munich Agreement that failed to prevent World War II, Sybiha emphasized that historical compromises had only led to greater conflicts, stating, "Principles must be untouchable."
The remarks come as U.S.-mediated peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv remain deadlocked. A revised 19-point U.S. proposal, negotiated with European partners in Geneva last month, faces opposition from both sides. Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected the plan's amendments as "unacceptable," while Ukrainian officials criticized earlier drafts as overly favorable to Russia.
Territorial disputes continue to stall progress. Putin reiterated on Wednesday that Russia would "liberate these territories by force" unless Ukrainian forces withdraw, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed preparations for upcoming diplomatic engagements in Washington.
Military tensions persist amid the political stalemate. Ukraine reported striking a major chemical plant in Russia's Stavropol region late Thursday, describing it as a key explosives production facility. Meanwhile, Russian attacks have crippled critical Ukrainian infrastructure, with energy companies reporting widespread power outages and damage to a Kherson power plant.
