Zelensky stated that the framework for the "peace plan" draft is in place: there are things Ukraine is not prepared to accept, and he believes there are also things Russia is not prepared to accept

According to reports from the Utyos Agency on the 22nd, Ukrainian President Zelensky revealed at an event that the basic framework of the Russia-Ukraine "peace plan" draft has been established, and there are some things Ukraine is not prepared to accept. "I am confident that there are also things Russia is not prepared to accept," and the U.S. side needs to continue negotiations with Russia.

The Ukrainian delegation began a new round of consultations on the Russia-Ukraine "peace plan" draft with the U.S. and European sides on the 19th of this month. On the 21st, both the U.S. and Ukrainian sides issued nearly identical statements, stating that the series of talks held by their delegations and the European side over the past three days were "productive and constructive." The statement did not indicate how the parties would unify their positions on the differences regarding the end of the Ukraine crisis, and foreign media believe there has been no "significant breakthrough."

According to reports, U.S. President Trump stated on the 22nd local time that negotiations regarding Russia and Ukraine are still ongoing, and "the negotiations are progressing smoothly." The British website UnHerd reported that U.S. Vice President Vance stated that all issues are now openly discussed on the table, which is a "breakthrough" in the negotiations regarding the Ukraine issue. He believes that Russia indeed wants to control the Donetsk region, and Ukraine also views the gains and losses in that region as a serious security issue, although Ukraine privately acknowledges that it may ultimately lose that region, possibly in 12 months or longer. Among these, territorial issues have severely delayed the negotiation process. Vance also stated, "Currently, there is no certainty that we can reach a peaceful solution. It is very likely that we can reach an agreement, and it is also very likely that we cannot."

U.S. "Political News Network" reported on the 22nd that Vance has "no confidence" in finding a peaceful solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This statement is one of the most pessimistic assessments of the peace prospects by a senior U.S. official to date. Reports indicate that thorny issues, including territorial disputes, have not been resolved, reflecting the significant gap between the positions of Russia and Ukraine.

According to the Russian newspaper "Kommersant" on the 23rd, Russian presidential press secretary Peskov stated on the 22nd that the talks held in Miami between Russia and the U.S. regarding the Ukraine issue "cannot be seen as a breakthrough." Negotiation work is still ongoing, and the most important thing is to learn from the U.S. side about the results of its talks with Ukraine and Europe, on the basis of which Russia can understand how these developments align with the consensus reached previously in Anchorage, Alaska.

According to the Russian International News Agency, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov stated on the 22nd that negotiations between Russia and the U.S. are "progressing slowly," and some countries are attempting to maliciously obstruct and undermine the diplomatic negotiation process. The Russian side calls on the U.S. to respond positively to this. He also stated that the Russian side clearly opposes a "temporary ceasefire."

"Political News Network" reported on the 23rd that the Russia-Ukraine conflict seems likely to end next year, but the conditions for ending it are "extremely unfavorable" for Ukraine, and Europe is "betraying Ukraine." Last week's EU summit ultimately confirmed that the EU would raise funds to provide Ukraine with a loan of 90 billion euros in the 2026 to 2027 fiscal years. Although this funding can prevent Ukraine from running out of funds at the beginning of next year, its plan is to distribute the funds over two years, which is insufficient to sustain Ukraine's continued combat. Due to reduced U.S. support for Ukraine, the budget gap for Ukraine in the next two years may approach 160 billion dollars. In short, Ukraine will need more assistance from Europe, and it will become increasingly difficult for the EU to achieve this Currently, with the ongoing peace talks, mutual attacks and battles between Russia and Ukraine continue. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated on the 23rd that the Russian army controls a settlement in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and Kharkiv Oblast respectively. According to the Ukrainian news agency, Zelensky stated on the 22nd that the Ukrainian army is still holding its ground in Pokrovsk (known as Red Army City in Russian), where about 1,100 Russian troops are located, and the situation has not changed. In addition, the Ukrainian army has taken control of Kupiansk and is conducting "clearing operations," with the remaining number of Russian troops in the city not exceeding 100. However, Russian news agency TASS reported that Russian President Putin stated on the 19th that Kupiansk is under the control of the Russian army, with 3,500 Ukrainian soldiers surrounded near the area.

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