US-Ukraine Security Framework Talks to Resume Saturday
WASHINGTON – Discussions between the United States and Ukraine regarding a potential long-term security framework will continue Saturday, according to a statement from the State Department. The ongoing diplomatic effort seeks to establish a robust security arrangement for Ukraine as it continues to defend against Russia‘s invasion, though details remain closely guarded.
These talks arrive as both Russia and Ukraine intensify long-range strike campaigns and as Moscow projects confidence despite reported high casualty rates and limited battlefield gains.The potential security framework is intended to provide Ukraine with sustained support and deterrence capabilities beyond the immediate military aid currently being provided, addressing concerns about future security vulnerabilities and bolstering Kyiv’s position in any eventual negotiations.
Ukraine’s air force reported Russia launched a massive overnight assault on Saturday morning, consisting of 653 drones and 51 missiles - including 17 ballistic missiles. Ukrainian forces claimed to have intercepted or suppressed 585 drones and 30 missiles, with impacts reported across 29 locations.
Russia’s Defense Ministry countered, stating its forces downed at least 121 Ukrainian drones Friday night into Saturday morning.
The discussions follow a recent meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, where the framework was a central topic. According to sources familiar with the matter, the framework is not a formal treaty alliance, such as NATO membership, but rather a comprehensive package of security assurances and commitments.
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently asserted a ”positive dynamic” on the front lines,despite Ukrainian reports of significant Russian losses and slow progress. He stated Russia is “ready in principle” to “fight to the last Ukrainian.” A photograph released by Sputnik via AP shows Putin meeting with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff at the Kremlin in Moscow on December 2, 2025.
