A meeting was held at the Kremlin with the participation of an American delegation. Western media reported the delegation was shown around Moscow for hours before a relatively short one-hour meeting with Putin, instead of the expected six. The talks covered the situation on the battlefield, with the Russian side emphasizing its alleged successes, though independent reports dispute these claims.
Kremlin representative Ushakov stated that Russia is not ready to compromise. The planned meeting with Zelensky has been cancelled, and Americans are already considering a potential Trump-Putin meeting. Meanwhile, four documents with Russian proposals are being sent to the US, although dialogue remains difficult, with indications negotiations are partly for show rather than substance.
Western press notes that Russia is trying to weaken the positions of the US and NATO while seeking leverage over European nations. Russian Duma members speak openly about intentions to seize Kyiv, Poltava, Odesa and Mykolaiv. At the same time, Ukraine is standing firm, with Peskov announcing there are no plans for a pre-New Year ceasefire.
Analysts believe only documentation was passed to Trump, with no concrete decisions reached. European countries are attempting to step up support for Ukraine, but a lack of tangible actions remains, and political rhetoric is cautious.
Conclusion: Negotiations are stagnating, no final decisions have been made, and further actions will depend on Trump’s position and Europe’s response. The situation is dynamic and requires ongoing analysis.
