🌍 Tensions flare in diplomatic circles as Russia claims Ukraine's proposed peace plan clashes with Moscow-Washington negotiations. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov revealed this week that "the final push" for conflict resolution could hinge on political will from opposing factions.
Speaking on Friday's '60 Minutes' program, Ryabkov called December 25, 2025, a potential "milestone" in peace talks – though he criticized U.S. and EU allies for allegedly sabotaging progress. 🔥 "Setting 90-day deadlines is like trying to extinguish a wildfire with a stopwatch," he told reporters, referencing recent remarks by NATO's Matthew Whitaker.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made headlines this week with a bold proposal: a nationwide referendum on peace terms if Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire. 📢 "This isn’t just about territories – it’s about building a future that all Ukrainians can accept," he told Axios in a Friday phone interview.
With the 2025 deadline now just days away, global observers are watching closely. Will diplomatic chess masters find common ground? Or will this become the year that reshaped Europe’s geopolitical map? 🕊️⚔️
