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Putin Seeks Territory Concessions as Peace Talks Begin

12/19/2025

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to discuss ending the war but demands Kyiv concede territory.
United States officials will meet Russian representatives in Miami to discuss a peace plan including United States security guarantees for Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will not cede territory and seeks strong responses to aggression.
The European Union will provide a €90 billion loan to Ukraine and rejects using frozen Russian assets.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to discuss ending the war but demands Kyiv concede territory.
United States officials will meet Russian representatives in Miami to discuss a peace plan including United States security guarantees for Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will not cede territory and seeks strong responses to aggression.
The European Union will provide a €90 billion loan to Ukraine and rejects using frozen Russian assets.