Ukraine and Russia Engage in Ongoing Peace Negotiations Amidst Stalemate

TL;DR
Ukraine is proposing demilitarised zones in conflict areas as part of a peace plan to end the war with Russia, including regions in Donbas and near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, but the effectiveness and implementation of DMZs remain uncertain amid ongoing tensions and lack of Russian acceptance.
- Ukraine accepts demilitarised zone to end Russia war, but do DMZs work? Al Jazeera
- Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New U.S.-Ukrainian Peace Plan The New York Times
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 24, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- Ukraine’s Zelensky offers peace concessions – and puts the ball in Putin’s court CNN
- Russia sees slow but steady progress in Ukraine peace talks Reuters
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