Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The call lasted almost an hour. They talked about ways to stop the war with Russia. They also discussed how to find a lasting peace. President Zelenskyy said they had "new ideas" and "good ideas." These ideas were about peace talks and when to have them.
This important talk came after President Zelenskyy shared a new 20-point peace plan. Ukrainian and US representatives liked this plan. They discussed it recently in Florida. This shows Ukraine wants peace through talking. President Zelenskyy also sent Christmas wishes to former US President Donald Trump.
Ukrainian and US diplomats are working hard on the peace ideas. They want to make sure the plan can be used. The details are secret. But this shows they are trying to make real progress. Russia is "analysing its position" on the proposals. This means they are thinking about them carefully.
The war started in February 2022. It has been very long and caused much sadness. Ukraine's peace plan is a clear way to show its goals. However, the path to peace is difficult. The new plan might include a temporary stop to fighting. It could freeze the fighting lines. Some Ukrainian land is still occupied by Russia. The plan may not include some things Russia wants. For example, it may not ask for Ukrainian troops to leave some areas. It may also not promise Ukraine will not join NATO. These missing parts could make it hard for Russia to agree.
President Zelenskyy and the US envoys are working together. They want to solve the conflict. President Zelenskyy said they "understand how to put all of this in place." This means they agree on a strategy. People around the world will watch closely. They hope these talks will lead to less fighting. They hope for peace in Ukraine. The next few weeks will be important. They will show if these new talks can help end the war.