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U.S., Ukraine Talks Stall as Trump Criticizes Zelensky

PUBLISHED Dec 7, 2025, 8:41 PM ET

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U.S., Ukraine Talks Stall as Trump Criticizes Zelensky

Media Bias Meter

Sources: 7

Center 86%

Right 14%

Sources: 7

Washington — U.S. and Ukrainian delegations concluded three days of Miami talks this week without a breakthrough, while President Trump on Sunday said he was 'a little bit disappointed' that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had not yet read a U.S. peace proposal. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin as Moscow rejected parts of the plan. Russia launched more than 700 drones and missiles during the negotiations, damaging infrastructure. Zelensky described discussions with U.S. representatives as constructive but difficult. European leaders planned a Monday meeting to take stock. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Neha R. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

November: A U.S. peace proposal leaked publicly, prompting diplomatic outreach.
Early December: U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian officials in Moscow.
Dec 4–6: Three-day talks between U.S. and Ukrainian delegations took place in Miami, ending without agreement.
Overnight before Dec 6/7: Russia launched a large barrage of drones and missiles, hitting Ukrainian infrastructure.
Dec 7–8: President Trump criticized Zelensky for not reading the proposal; Zelensky described talks as constructive but difficult.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 7
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 6
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 86%, Right 14%

Who Benefited

U.S. negotiators and mediators increased diplomatic leverage by engaging both Kyiv and Moscow, strengthening their role in shaping potential settlement terms and international framing of negotiations.

Who Impacted

Ukrainian civilians and communities suffered renewed Russian strikes that damaged infrastructure and caused heating and water outages, intensifying humanitarian needs during stalled talks.