Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Kyiv and Washington continue to hold different positions on the issue of ceding Ukrainian territory, underscoring persistent divisions even as diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia intensify.

EADaily, December 16th, 2025. Volodymyr Zelensky, who has repeatedly refused Washington's compromise proposals for a settlement, said that it had not yet been possible to bring the positions on the issue of territories closer to the United States at the talks in Berlin.

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that during the war, Ukraine is not only asking for help, but also offering joint defense production. — Ukrinform.

The U.S. has agreed to provide unspecified security guarantees to Ukraine as part of a peace deal to end Russia's nearly four-year war, and more talks are likely this weekend, U.S. officials said Monday following the latest discussions with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin.

EADaily, December 15th, 2025. The Ukrainian-American negotiations on the US peace plan are continuing, but Vladimir Zelensky is not present at them. It is reported by RBC — Ukraine with reference to a source.

President Volodymyr Zelensky today discussed the negotiation process with Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier during a meeting in Berlin and expressed gratitude for Germany's support.