Russia and Ukraine​ News Review U.S.-backed peace proposal that is currently being negotiated, although its status remains uncertain due to disagreements between all parties and ongoing hostilities.The latest news on the Russia-Ukraine war is focused heavily on a Key Developments Peace Negotiations: U.S. officials, including special envoy Steve Witkoff and potentially Jared Kushner, are leading a diplomatic push for a peace deal. An initial U.S. proposal was widely seen as favorable to the Kremlin’s demands, including limiting Ukraine’s military size and ceding occupied territories in the Donbas region. Following pushback from European allies and

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Russia and Ukraine​ News Review
U.S.-backed peace proposal that is currently being negotiated, although its status remains uncertain due to disagreements between all parties and ongoing hostilities.The latest news on the Russia-Ukraine war is focused heavily on a
Key Developments
Peace Negotiations: U.S. officials, including special envoy Steve Witkoff and potentially Jared Kushner, are leading a diplomatic push for a peace deal. An initial U.S. proposal was widely seen as favorable to the Kremlin’s demands, including limiting Ukraine’s military size and ceding occupied territories in the Donbas region. Following pushback from European allies and Ukraine, the plan has been modified, and Ukrainian officials have agreed to the “essence” of a refined framework.
Russian Stance: The Kremlin has largely stuck to its maximalist demands and signaled resistance to changes negotiated by Ukraine. Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated on Wednesday that it is “premature” to talk about a near-future deal. Russia continues to portray Ukrainian counterattacks as proof that Kyiv does not want peace.
Military Activity: Russia launched a new wave of deadly missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Ternopil, targeting residential buildings and energy infrastructure. U.S. and Ukrainian assessments indicate that Russia has significantly expanded its domestic arms industry and is stockpiling missiles to potentially devastate Ukraine’s energy grid this winter.
International Reaction: European leaders, especially France, have pushed back against the initial U.S. plan, emphasizing the need for strong deterrence and security guarantees for Ukraine to prevent future Russian aggression. France has pledged to sell up to 100 fighter jets to Ukraine to bolster its defense capabilities.
The core sticking points remain the future of Russian-occupied territories and security guarantees for Ukraine, with no consensus reached on control over the disputed regions or a guarantee against future attacks.

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 26, 2025