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Peace Deal Near as Ukraine Drops NATO Bid

12/17/2025

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U.S. officials say a peace deal with Ukraine to end the war is near.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, has agreed to drop NATO bid for guarantees akin to Article Five.
Jared Kushner is a U.S. envoy involved in the negotiations.
Talks are expected to continue this weekend.
Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, says he seeks peace despite British intelligence accusations of stalling negotiations, and drone activity remains high.

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U.S. officials say a peace deal with Ukraine to end the war is near.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, has agreed to drop NATO bid for guarantees akin to Article Five.
Jared Kushner is a U.S. envoy involved in the negotiations.
Talks are expected to continue this weekend.
Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, says he seeks peace despite British intelligence accusations of stalling negotiations, and drone activity remains high.