American and Ukrainian officials reached an understanding on 22 concrete actions that may lay the foundation for future peace agreements to bring an end to the ongoing war caused by Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. In recent high level discussions held in London, talks described as tough but productive, featured senior figures from both sides and marked a key step in strengthening Ukraine’s position on the global diplomatic stage.
The US President’s Special Representative for Russia and Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, confirmed the development during an interview on Fox News. “We proposed 22 very specific actions. After frank, sincere and difficult discussions with the Ukrainians, we believe we are in a very good position,” Kellogg said. While not every proposal was warmly received, the dialogue remained constructive, and Ukrainian officials showed readiness to work towards the points outlined.
Ukraine’s chief negotiator Andriy Yermak expressed gratitude to Kellogg and affirmed Kyiv’s commitment to a total cessation of hostilities. He emphasised that Ukraine is now awaiting meaningful engagement from the side of the Russian dictator. “We have one side. Now we need to approach it from the other side — from Putin’s side. These are the final hundred yards,” Kellogg added, likening the negotiations to a marathon where the final stretch is always the most grueling.
Kellogg further stressed Russia’s failure on the battlefield. “Russia has not made any serious progress in the last year and a half. They failed to take Kyiv and lost hundreds of thousands of soldiers. They are advancing in metres, not kilometres,” he said, underscoring Moscow’s staggering losses and lack of territorial gains.
European allies are reportedly prepared to ramp up support for Ukraine if needed, reinforcing a growing belief among Western nations that the war will ultimately be resolved through diplomacy, not on the battlefield. “It is a stalemate. No one will win this war militarily,” Kellogg added.
Meanwhile, Kellogg noted that US President Donald Trump is advocating for a complete ceasefire lasting at least 30 days, with potential for renewal — though the scepticism surrounding Trump’s intentions remains high among Ukrainians and Western observers due to his historical softness towards the Kremlin.
