Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Kremlin Skeptical of New US Ukraine Peace Proposals
The Kremlin, which is Russia's government, said they haven't seen the latest ideas from the United States about how to make peace with Ukraine.
They think they might not like some of these ideas.
Meanwhile, Ukraine's president said they agreed on some important points with the US about rebuilding the country after the war.
The US wants to create a special fund to help Ukraine, especially in areas like rare metals.
Russia also wants to get foreign investments.
The Kremlin wants any peace plan to include safety promises for all countries involved.
Additionally, there is a proposal for Ukraine to join the European Union by 2027.
Kremlin hasn't seen revised US proposals for Ukraine peace deal but anticipates potential disapproval.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy agreed on key points of a post-war reconstruction plan with US officials.
US proposes an investment fund for Ukraine's reconstruction, focusing on sectors like rare metals.
Russia expresses interest in attracting foreign investment in rare earths and energy.
Kremlin demands collective security guarantees for all parties in any peace plan.
- Who
- Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, US officials including Jared Kushner, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
- What
- Kremlin's potential disapproval of new US proposals for Ukraine peace deal and Ukraine's potential EU membership by 2027
- When
- Statements made on Friday, with previous talks and agreements mentioned from Wednesday
- Where
- Moscow, Kyiv, and Washington
- Why
- To discuss and potentially agree on post-war reconstruction plans and peace proposals for Ukraine
US and Ukraine
Russia (Kremlin)
Peace Proposal
US and Ukraine
US and Ukraine are negotiating a peace proposal that includes Ukraine joining the EU by 2027 and an investment fund for post-war reconstruction.
Russia (Kremlin)
Kremlin hasn't seen the revised proposals and may not approve of some parts, demanding collective security guarantees for all parties.
Investment and Reconstruction
US and Ukraine
US proposes an investment fund for Ukraine's reconstruction, focusing on sectors like rare metals.
Russia (Kremlin)
Russia expresses interest in attracting foreign investment in rare earths and energy.
- Key Figures
- Yuri Ushakov, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Jared Kushner, Sergei Lavrov
- US Proposal
- Investment fund for Ukraine's post-war reconstruction, including rare metals
- Russian Interest
- Attracting foreign investment in rare earths and energy
- Kremlin Stance
- Haven't seen revised proposals, may not like parts of them
- Russian Demand
- Collective security guarantees for all parties in any peace plan
- EU Membership
- Ukraine to join EU by January 1, 2027 under draft peace proposal
Sources
May Not Like Parts Of New US Proposals On Ukraine Peace Deal: Kremlin
Kremlin says ceasefire only possible after full Ukrainian withdrawal from Donbas
Ukraine To Join EU By 2027 Under Draft Peace Proposal: Report
Ukraine, U.S., Europeans working to get common stance for peace push, French official says