Ukraine-US Talks Yield ‘Framework’ But Negotiations Continue

December 5, 2025, 11:31 PM UTC

Negotiators from the White House and Ukraine agreed on a “framework of security arrangements” and discussed what deterrence capabilities would be necessary as part of a peace deal to end the war with Russia, the US said Friday.

“The participants discussed the results of recent meeting of the American side with the Russians and steps that could lead to ending this war,” the US said in a statement released following the meeting. “The American and Ukrainians also agreed on the framework of security arrangements and discussed necessary deterrence capabilities to sustain a lasting peace.”

Yet despite the positive language, there ...

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