Overview
- U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators in Miami produced four documents, including a 20‑point peace plan and proposals on multilayered security guarantees and economic development.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Vladimir Putin is willing to speak with Emmanuel Macron, with Moscow tying any dialogue to mutual political will.
- The Elysée said it will decide in the coming days how to proceed and pledged to keep Kyiv and European partners fully informed.
- The European Commission welcomed peace efforts and coordination with member states, while the EU Council extended sanctions for six months with a new package expected by February 24.
- Volodymyr Zelensky warned of possible large‑scale Russian strikes over Christmas, and Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Russia does not intend to attack NATO or EU countries and could formalize that legally.