Ukraine: The Latest US to take Zelensky’s peace plan to Russia & From Trenches to Trailblazers - Ukraine’s Art Revolution
Dec 24, 2025
Bjorn Geldhoff, a jury member for the prestigious Pinchuk Art Centre Prize, discusses the selection process and highlights the resilience of contemporary Ukrainian art amid the war. Lesya Vasilchenko, an acclaimed artist and prize winner, shares insights about her installation that delves into Ukrainian memory and the night, evoking emotional reactions from viewers. The conversation explores the transformative power of art for mental health, the solidarity within the artistic community, and how creativity continues to thrive in turbulent times.
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Miami 20‑Point Peace Framework
- The US and Ukraine produced a 20-point peace framework to present to Russia, but Russia has not agreed to it yet.
- Major sticking points include control of Zaporizhia NPP and territorial/demilitarized zone arrangements.
Key Components And Ratification Conditions
- The plan includes security guarantees, economic recovery funds, EU accession timing, and limits on Ukraine's peacetime force at 800,000.
- It ties ceasefire activation to leader signings and ratification by Ukraine's parliament or a referendum.
Zaporizhia And Territorial Sticking Points
- Zaporizhia's control is contested: US proposes tripartite 33% shares while Ukraine wants US‑Ukraine management; demilitarization is demanded.
- Territorial arrangements and free economic zones remain the main bargaining fault lines.