In Britain, the principle of peaceful negotiations was determined: Ukraine should not become “toothless.”

Ukraine’s allies emphasize Kyiv’s right to independently determine its future.

Ukraine must have the right to independently choose its future – this is what the country’s allies emphasize in matters of peace. This was highlighted by the UK’s Cabinet Minister Pat McFadden in an interview for Sky News.

Negotiations on a peaceful resolution of the situation in Ukraine are aimed at ensuring the country a fair end to the war and security guarantees, rather than further dependence on external forces. McFadden noted that everyone wants the conflict to end, and it is important for Ukraine to be able to freely choose its path in the future. On its part, Bloomberg reports that European countries sponsoring Ukraine are placing hopes on the deteriorating economic situation in Russia, which might weaken the Kremlin’s influence on the negotiations.

On December 7, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had a telephone conversation with the Dutch Prime Minister Dijk Schoof. The topic of discussion was the need for continuous international support for Ukraine, as the security of this state is crucial for Europe’s stability.

On the same day, US Special Representative Kellogg stated that the parties are approaching the final stages of negotiations to end the war, emphasizing the importance of resolving issues regarding the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and Donbas. At the same time, US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky did not familiarize himself with the United States’ “peace plan.”