The EU loan for Ukraine tests European unity amid disputes with the US and threats from Russia.
A Ukrainian delegation will visit Miami for discussions with US representatives about security guarantees, postwar recovery, and peace terms.
Overview of key political events: Berlin negotiations on Ukraine, White House scandals, Zaluzhnyi's warnings of post-war risks.
Analysis of the main political issues around peace talks, Ukraine's allies' positions, and possible scenarios for the country.
Overview of the current status of peace talks on the Russia-Ukraine war, sides' reactions and prospects for a settlement.
Key points of the day: political and negotiation nuances among Ukraine, the US, Russia and Europe over security guarantees, Donbas, and NATO.
Peskov stated Russia will not agree to a Christmas ceasefire; long-term security guarantees for Ukraine are being discussed.
Analysis of the new tensions in Western security, shifts in US NATO strategy, European positions, expansion debates and risks.
Overview of key events: Ukraine-US talks in Miami, Zelensky's statements on European security forces, Russia's stance, and Western support.
