Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed on Thursday, December 11, 2025, that Kyiv has submitted a revised 20-point peace proposal to Washington aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia. The plan addresses critical sticking points including territorial sovereignty and nuclear security while seeking stronger international security guarantees.
"The people of Ukraine must decide our territorial future through democratic means – whether by elections or referendum," Zelenskyy emphasized during a press briefing, reaffirming his refusal to unilaterally cede control of disputed regions like Donetsk. Russian forces currently occupy parts of eastern Ukraine, including the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant – a key flashpoint in negotiations.
The updated framework proposes maintaining an 800,000-strong Ukrainian military post-conflict and requires parliamentary ratification of security assurances from allies. This comes after Kyiv expressed dissatisfaction with previous unfulfilled commitments from international partners.
While U.S. officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio have engaged in "in-depth" discussions about the proposal, Moscow maintains its demand for Ukrainian neutrality. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterated on Thursday that any resolution must ensure Ukraine remains non-aligned and non-nuclear.
With diplomatic efforts intensifying ahead of potential weekend talks in Europe, former U.S. President Donald Trump indicated conditional American participation: "We'll attend Saturday's meeting if there's real progress toward ceasefire." Zelenskyy confirmed no strict deadline has been imposed by Washington despite earlier reports of Christmas-season pressure.
