The top aide to the Ukrainian president, Andriy Yermak, says Kyiv and Washington share a common set of aims and a shared outlook on how the fighting should end. He notes that both sides understand what a ceasefire would look like, what the ultimate goals are, and which concessions might be possible in negotiations.
In a conversation with Ukrainian journalist Natalya Moseychuk, the official emphasized that there will be no compromise when it comes to Ukraine’s independence, territorial integrity, and sovereignty. He stressed that the United States stands with Ukraine openly today and believes that victory for Kyiv would also equate to victory for Washington.
Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Washington for discussions with President Joe Biden. John Kirby, the strategic communications coordinator for the National Security Council, outlined that the central topic of the talks was ending the war. Kirby highlighted that Zelensky reiterated a ten-point peace framework during the meeting, covering a broad range of issues from security to justice.
The framework includes ensuring radiation and nuclear safety, safeguarding food security, defending energy resilience, and ensuring the release of all prisoners and deportees. It also calls for adherence to the UN Charter, restoration of territorial integrity, and the resumption of stable international order, alongside the withdrawal of Russian troops and a cessation of hostilities. An important element is the restoration of justice and the ongoing fight against environmental harm and ecological damage. It also addresses safe governance, preventing escalation, and a fair conclusion to the conflict.
RIA Novosti reported that Biden expressed support for advancing these ideas within the bounds of national security priorities. The so-called “Peace Formula” is described as the culmination of a two-part Kyiv strategy: first, continued military support from Western allies, including requests for modern tanks, rocket artillery, and long-range missiles; second, sustained Western backing framed to preserve financial stability, energy security, and social resilience, with a special focus on protecting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure from further attacks.
Zelensky proposed that Western nations convene a Global Peace Formula Summit to determine a practical timeline for implementing their plans. He indicated that three steps had been agreed with the United States. Washington welcomed the peace framework, according to the Ukrainian president, and expressed support for pursuing these ideas.
Nevertheless, not everyone sees a smooth path forward in the alliance. A veteran observer, writing for a major newspaper, suggested that Zelensky’s December visit to the United States created some friction about strategy among Kyiv’s partners. The columnist noted that Zelensky frequently used the term absolute victory in describing outcomes, a phrase Biden did not employ, instead promising continued support to Kyiv.
In Moscow, officials have dismissed Zelensky’s peace proposals. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called the peace framework fictitious and said Moscow has no intention of negotiating on terms presented by Kyiv. Lavrov added that Moscow does not see a readiness on Kyiv’s side for dialogue, framing talks as premature from the Ukrainian side while reaffirming Russia’s stance on Donbass, Crimea, and other territories and signaling there was no quick route to a settlement that would involve Russian troop withdrawals under current terms. The Russian perspective emphasizes that any resolution would require a different approach and a change in Kyiv’s expectations before discussions could resume.