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Russia and U.S. Resolve Ukraine Misunderstandings, Seek Peace

12/15/2025

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated on December 11 that misunderstandings with the United States about Ukraine have been resolved after a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
Lavrov called for a comprehensive peace deal with security guarantees for all parties and reiterated Russia's opposition to Ukraine's NATO membership.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov noted on December 12 that Moscow has not reviewed revised U.S. proposals for Ukraine's post-war reconstruction, expressing skepticism about their content.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed alignment with the U.S. on reconstruction efforts.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated on December 11 that misunderstandings with the United States about Ukraine have been resolved after a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
Lavrov called for a comprehensive peace deal with security guarantees for all parties and reiterated Russia's opposition to Ukraine's NATO membership.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov noted on December 12 that Moscow has not reviewed revised U.S. proposals for Ukraine's post-war reconstruction, expressing skepticism about their content.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed alignment with the U.S. on reconstruction efforts.