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U.S. Push for Ukraine Peace Sparks Intense Shuttle Diplomacy

The United States has launched a renewed diplomatic push to end Russia’s nearly four‑year war in Ukraine, triggering a flurry of international meetings. Reports of a 28‑point peace proposal—allegedly involving input from both the U.S. and Russia—have drawn criticism for appearing to favor Moscow. Key activity included Zelenskyy’s trips to Turkey and Paris, U.S. and Ukrainian delegations meeting across Europe, the Gulf and Florida, and a lengthy Kremlin meeting involving business figures and Jared Kushner. Kyiv says it is awaiting signals from American negotiators as talks continue.

12:01 AM, 12/05/2025Conflict
U.S. Push for Ukraine Peace Sparks Intense Shuttle Diplomacy

U.S. Push for Ukraine Peace Sparks Intense Shuttle Diplomacy

The United States’ renewed effort to end Russia’s nearly four‑year war in Ukraine has set off a fast‑moving round of international diplomacy. In recent weeks, negotiators and senior officials from the U.S., Ukraine and Russia have crisscrossed the globe in a series of meetings aimed at exploring a possible settlement.

Timeline of Key Talks

Nov. 19: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Turkey to try to revive negotiations to end the conflict. Shortly afterward, reports surfaced about a 28‑point peace proposal reportedly drafted with U.S. involvement; critics say the draft appears to favor Moscow.

Nov. 20: U.S. official Dan Driscoll visited Kyiv and met with President Zelenskyy to brief him on the U.S.‑backed proposal.

Nov. 23: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio held talks in Geneva with a Ukrainian delegation led by then‑presidential chief of staff Andrii Yermak. Both sides said progress was made but released few specifics. Yermak also held separate meetings with European security officials.

Nov. 24–25: Driscoll traveled to Abu Dhabi for discussions with Russian officials. Yuri Ushakov, President Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy adviser, said the new plan was not discussed in detail.

Nov. 30: A Ukrainian delegation headed by Rustem Umerov met U.S. officials in Florida. Umerov replaced Andrii Yermak amid a corruption scandal tied to Ukraine’s energy sector, according to reports.

Dec. 1: Zelenskyy flew to Paris to brief French President Emmanuel Macron on the Florida talks’ reported outcomes, while a separate U.S. delegation went to Moscow for discussions with Russian officials.

Dec. 2: President Putin held a lengthy Kremlin meeting with U.S. business figure Witkoff and Jared Kushner, former White House senior adviser and son‑in‑law of former President Donald Trump. Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev and senior adviser Yuri Ushakov were also present. Ushakov described the meeting as constructive but said significant work remained.

Dec. 2: In Ireland, Zelenskyy met the Ukrainian delegation returning from Florida and said Ukraine awaited signals from the American team after its meetings in Russia.

Dec. 4: A Ukrainian delegation flew back to Florida to continue consultations with members of the U.S. team that had traveled to Moscow.

Note: This timeline synthesizes reported diplomatic movements and public statements. Some participants’ exact titles and the full contents of proposed plans remain disputed or undisclosed.

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