December 3 marked several important events for Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin did not reject Donald Trump’s peace plan, and the United States officially invited a Ukrainian delegation. Ukrainian representative Umerov spoke with Vitkov after his meeting with Putin, while NATO seeks a place at the negotiation table regarding Ukraine’s future peace, emphasizing Ukraine's right to join the alliance, though membership is not fast-tracked.
The Ukrainian parliament adopted the 2026 state budget, securing 257 votes. The European Commission pledged to help finance the budget deficit and mentioned the possibility of reparation loans from frozen Russian assets. However, closing the budget gap remains a pressing issue as authorities explore additional funding sources.
Internationally, consultations with NATO and the US continue, and several European countries have announced further financial support for Ukraine. Domestically, key decisions were made to reorganize supervisory boards in state-owned energy and defense companies, and parliament approved increased allowances for MPs to work with constituents.
Another significant move was the removal of the Russian language from the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages in Ukraine, stripping Russian of legal protection in the country.
On the military front, Ukrainian forces conducted strikes on several Russian targets, including an oil depot in Tambov region and installations in the Black Sea. Reports confirm the destruction of drones and damage to Russian surveillance platforms.
Overall, the negotiation process remains dynamic, and financial support from the EU and other partners is crucial for Ukraine’s defense capability and budget stability.
