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.
Vitaliy Portnikov analyzes recent statements by Russian officials on territorial claims and peace conditions in the war with Ukraine.
Analysis of Russia's refusal of a Christmas ceasefire, parliamentary conflicts in Ukraine, and rising NATO border tensions.
Former Foreign Minister Volodymyr Ohryzko analyzes security guarantees for Ukraine, the position of Europe, the US, and Russia's reaction.
Discussion of possible election scenarios if the war is frozen, political prospects for Zelensky and Zaluzhnyi, and the potential for a referendum.
Talks in Berlin concluded on support for Ukraine, security guarantees, restrictions on troop numbers, and key updates from the front.
