Christopher Miller
@christopherjm.ft.com
Chief Ukraine correspondent for the Financial Times. 15+ years in Ukraine. https://www.ft.com/christopher-miller
Author of the book, THE WAR CAME TO US, published by Bloomsbury: https://www.amazon.com/dp/139940685X
Author of the book, THE WAR CAME TO US, published by Bloomsbury: https://www.amazon.com/dp/139940685X
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Christopher Miller
@christopherjm.ft.com
· Feb 20
'Film me!’: Russia's executions of Ukrainian POWs points to a policy | FT Film
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🚨NEW @financialtimes.com investigation reveals evidence that Russian executions of Ukrainian POWs are likely part of a systematic policy. And we uncover the identity of a Russian soldier likely involved in filming and carrying out the mass execution of 6 POWs.
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Scoop @financialtimes.com: Under the US-Ukraine deal, Kyiv agreed to cap the size of its army at 800,000, according to senior officials who say they're pleased with the plan. Points left are territorial matters and security guarantees, which are TBD by Zelensky and Trump. www.ft.com/content/b0d9...
Russia signals it could reject modified US peace plan for Ukraine
Foreign minister Sergei Lavrov suggests Moscow would walk away from proposal that differs substantially from Alaska talks
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November 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Scoop @financialtimes.com: Under the US-Ukraine deal, Kyiv agreed to cap the size of its army at 800,000, according to senior officials who say they're pleased with the plan. Points left are territorial matters and security guarantees, which are TBD by Zelensky and Trump. www.ft.com/content/b0d9...
Scoop: Ukraine’s GUR chief Kyrylo Budanov is in Abu Dhabi where meetings are underway with US Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and a Russian delegation as the Trump administration press Kyiv and Moscow to make a deal to end the war. on.ft.com/43Og0fj via @financialtimes.com
US holds Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Army secretary Dan Driscoll meets delegations from Kyiv and Moscow in push for deal to end Kremlin’s invasion
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November 25, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Scoop: Ukraine’s GUR chief Kyrylo Budanov is in Abu Dhabi where meetings are underway with US Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and a Russian delegation as the Trump administration press Kyiv and Moscow to make a deal to end the war. on.ft.com/43Og0fj via @financialtimes.com
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When Ukraine is not just about Ukraine: Europe's leaders are rushing to ensure the US-led peace talks don't give Russia a chance to redraw the rules of the continent's security
“This is Russia changing Nato policy,” said @claudmajor.bsky.social. “Even Stalin didn’t achieve that.”
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“This is Russia changing Nato policy,” said @claudmajor.bsky.social. “Even Stalin didn’t achieve that.”
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Europeans scramble to protect their own security after jolt of Ukraine plan
[FREE TO READ] Elements of US peace proposal would give Russia sway over continent’s defence arrangements
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November 25, 2025 at 5:47 AM
When Ukraine is not just about Ukraine: Europe's leaders are rushing to ensure the US-led peace talks don't give Russia a chance to redraw the rules of the continent's security
“This is Russia changing Nato policy,” said @claudmajor.bsky.social. “Even Stalin didn’t achieve that.”
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“This is Russia changing Nato policy,” said @claudmajor.bsky.social. “Even Stalin didn’t achieve that.”
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Driscoll and the Russians began talks on Monday night, according to a US official and two people familiar with the meeting. The discussions were scheduled to continue on Tuesday.
The composition of Russia’s delegation was not immediately clear. But Driscoll was expected to meet Kyrylo Budanov… 👀
The composition of Russia’s delegation was not immediately clear. But Driscoll was expected to meet Kyrylo Budanov… 👀
News: US holds secret Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi
US army secretary Dan Driscoll is in UAE for talks with Ukraine’s military intel chief Kyrylo Budanov and a Russian delegation as Washington pushes a peace deal to end the Kremlin’s war. @financialtimes.com
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US army secretary Dan Driscoll is in UAE for talks with Ukraine’s military intel chief Kyrylo Budanov and a Russian delegation as Washington pushes a peace deal to end the Kremlin’s war. @financialtimes.com
on.ft.com/43Og0fj
US holds secret Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Army secretary Dan Driscoll meets delegations from Kyiv and Moscow in push for deal to end Kremlin’s invasion
on.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Driscoll and the Russians began talks on Monday night, according to a US official and two people familiar with the meeting. The discussions were scheduled to continue on Tuesday.
The composition of Russia’s delegation was not immediately clear. But Driscoll was expected to meet Kyrylo Budanov… 👀
The composition of Russia’s delegation was not immediately clear. But Driscoll was expected to meet Kyrylo Budanov… 👀
News: US holds secret Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi
US army secretary Dan Driscoll is in UAE for talks with Ukraine’s military intel chief Kyrylo Budanov and a Russian delegation as Washington pushes a peace deal to end the Kremlin’s war. @financialtimes.com
on.ft.com/43Og0fj
US army secretary Dan Driscoll is in UAE for talks with Ukraine’s military intel chief Kyrylo Budanov and a Russian delegation as Washington pushes a peace deal to end the Kremlin’s war. @financialtimes.com
on.ft.com/43Og0fj
US holds secret Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Army secretary Dan Driscoll meets delegations from Kyiv and Moscow in push for deal to end Kremlin’s invasion
on.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM
News: US holds secret Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi
US army secretary Dan Driscoll is in UAE for talks with Ukraine’s military intel chief Kyrylo Budanov and a Russian delegation as Washington pushes a peace deal to end the Kremlin’s war. @financialtimes.com
on.ft.com/43Og0fj
US army secretary Dan Driscoll is in UAE for talks with Ukraine’s military intel chief Kyrylo Budanov and a Russian delegation as Washington pushes a peace deal to end the Kremlin’s war. @financialtimes.com
on.ft.com/43Og0fj
November 25, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Russia showing just how serious it is about peace tonight, launching waves of missiles and drones at Kyiv. Air defenses are working to knock them down. A series of explosions just rocked Ukraine’s capital. It’ll be another long night.
November 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Russia showing just how serious it is about peace tonight, launching waves of missiles and drones at Kyiv. Air defenses are working to knock them down. A series of explosions just rocked Ukraine’s capital. It’ll be another long night.
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💥 US and Ukraine have drafted a new 19-point peace deal in Geneva, but left the most politically sensitive elements to be decided by the countries’ presidents, Kyiv negotiator Sergiy Kyslytsya tells @christopherjm.ft.com
"Very few things are left from the original version"
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"Very few things are left from the original version"
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US and Ukraine draft new 19-point peace plan but defer biggest decisions
[FREE TO READ] The most politically sensitive elements left for Trump and Zelenskyy to discuss
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November 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
💥 US and Ukraine have drafted a new 19-point peace deal in Geneva, but left the most politically sensitive elements to be decided by the countries’ presidents, Kyiv negotiator Sergiy Kyslytsya tells @christopherjm.ft.com
"Very few things are left from the original version"
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"Very few things are left from the original version"
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Great final quote from Kyslytsya: "We were not sitting in the Netflix headquarters writing scripts that will be Oscar-nominated. We should not be driven by excitement or hype, but by responsibility and the complexity of the issues." Stranger Things have happened?
Exclusive: First interview with negotiator in the room in Geneva. Ukraine's First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya tells me the US and Ukraine drafted a new peace deal but left the most politically sensitive elements to be decided by the countries’ presidents. www.ft.com/content/883e...
US and Ukraine draft new 19-point peace plan but defer biggest decisions
The most politically sensitive elements are left for Trump and Zelenskyy to discuss
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November 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Great final quote from Kyslytsya: "We were not sitting in the Netflix headquarters writing scripts that will be Oscar-nominated. We should not be driven by excitement or hype, but by responsibility and the complexity of the issues." Stranger Things have happened?
Exclusive: First interview with negotiator in the room in Geneva. Ukraine's First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya tells me the US and Ukraine drafted a new peace deal but left the most politically sensitive elements to be decided by the countries’ presidents. www.ft.com/content/883e...
US and Ukraine draft new 19-point peace plan but defer biggest decisions
The most politically sensitive elements are left for Trump and Zelenskyy to discuss
www.ft.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Exclusive: First interview with negotiator in the room in Geneva. Ukraine's First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya tells me the US and Ukraine drafted a new peace deal but left the most politically sensitive elements to be decided by the countries’ presidents. www.ft.com/content/883e...
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No formal "counter-proposal" from Europeans in Geneva - whose leaders instead agreed to try to dilute or amend US-Russian draft to keep Trump onside - but a list of demands on UA territory, size of army & EU control over frozen assets & sanctions
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US, Ukrainian and European officials convene for peace talks
Meeting in Geneva follows rearguard diplomatic move to reshape US plan
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November 23, 2025 at 11:38 AM
No formal "counter-proposal" from Europeans in Geneva - whose leaders instead agreed to try to dilute or amend US-Russian draft to keep Trump onside - but a list of demands on UA territory, size of army & EU control over frozen assets & sanctions
w @christopherjm.ft.com
www.ft.com/content/9e11...
w @christopherjm.ft.com
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In a Truth Social post on Sunday Trump declined to blame Russia for the war, instead targeting his rage at Kyiv and US allies in Europe for failing to reach a truce.
“UKRAINE ‘LEADERSHIP’ HAS EXPRESSED ZERO GRATITUDE FOR OUR EFFORTS AND EUROPE CONTINUES TO BUY OIL FROM RUSSIA,” Trump said.
“UKRAINE ‘LEADERSHIP’ HAS EXPRESSED ZERO GRATITUDE FOR OUR EFFORTS AND EUROPE CONTINUES TO BUY OIL FROM RUSSIA,” Trump said.
Donald Trump hit out at European and Ukrainian leaders on Sunday as they held talks about a US plan to end the war with Russia, amid confusion about Washington’s position.
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Trump hits out at Ukraine and Europe as confusion over US position mounts
US, European and Ukrainian representatives meet in Geneva to discuss 28-point plan to end war with Russia
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November 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
In a Truth Social post on Sunday Trump declined to blame Russia for the war, instead targeting his rage at Kyiv and US allies in Europe for failing to reach a truce.
“UKRAINE ‘LEADERSHIP’ HAS EXPRESSED ZERO GRATITUDE FOR OUR EFFORTS AND EUROPE CONTINUES TO BUY OIL FROM RUSSIA,” Trump said.
“UKRAINE ‘LEADERSHIP’ HAS EXPRESSED ZERO GRATITUDE FOR OUR EFFORTS AND EUROPE CONTINUES TO BUY OIL FROM RUSSIA,” Trump said.
Donald Trump hit out at European and Ukrainian leaders on Sunday as they held talks about a US plan to end the war with Russia, amid confusion about Washington’s position.
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Trump hits out at Ukraine and Europe as confusion over US position mounts
US, European and Ukrainian representatives meet in Geneva to discuss 28-point plan to end war with Russia
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November 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Donald Trump hit out at European and Ukrainian leaders on Sunday as they held talks about a US plan to end the war with Russia, amid confusion about Washington’s position.
www.ft.com/content/9e11...
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US peace plan: What could Ukraine compromise on? We look at issues where differences will be extremely difficult to bridge and others where compromise may prove less hard to find. www.ft.com/content/c24e... via @FT
US peace plan: What could Ukraine compromise on?
Turning the document into something acceptable for Kyiv and its European allies will be a mammoth diplomatic undertaking
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November 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
US peace plan: What could Ukraine compromise on? We look at issues where differences will be extremely difficult to bridge and others where compromise may prove less hard to find. www.ft.com/content/c24e... via @FT
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Ukraine's western allies say “additional work” need on US-Russia peace plan and demand EU and Nato are given a say over its contents - as 14 leaders try to slow down rush to force Kyiv to agree
from Johannesburg with @annasophiegross.bsky.social & @christopherjm.ft.com
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from Johannesburg with @annasophiegross.bsky.social & @christopherjm.ft.com
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Kyiv’s allies insist more work is needed on US-Russian peace plan
[FREE TO READ] EU and Nato leaders warn they must be given a voice on the most pivotal moment in the war
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November 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Ukraine's western allies say “additional work” need on US-Russia peace plan and demand EU and Nato are given a say over its contents - as 14 leaders try to slow down rush to force Kyiv to agree
from Johannesburg with @annasophiegross.bsky.social & @christopherjm.ft.com
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from Johannesburg with @annasophiegross.bsky.social & @christopherjm.ft.com
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Read my scoop overnight from Kyiv, where US army secretary Dan Driscoll’s brief meeting (he was running late after calls with Vance) with European ambassadors at the US ambassador’s residence in Podil left one feeling “nauseated” and others “shocked.” W/ @henryjfoy.ft.com
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Trump envoys issue ultimatum to Ukraine to sign peace deal by Thursday
Hardline message over US-Russia plan at volatile meeting in Kyiv sparks alarm among European allies
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November 22, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Read my scoop overnight from Kyiv, where US army secretary Dan Driscoll’s brief meeting (he was running late after calls with Vance) with European ambassadors at the US ambassador’s residence in Podil left one feeling “nauseated” and others “shocked.” W/ @henryjfoy.ft.com
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Trump’s world view: cynical, self-interested and money-grabbing on.ft.com/44hD4Dj | opinion
Trump’s world view: cynical, self-interested and money-grabbing
Latest Ukraine peace plan presented by the US would be a capitulation to Moscow
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November 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Trump’s world view: cynical, self-interested and money-grabbing on.ft.com/44hD4Dj | opinion
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The Ukrainian president's comments, made in a television address to the nation, came the day after the US presented him with a 28-point plan that crossed several of Kyiv’s long-held red lines. on.ft.com/48qVqUN
November 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The Ukrainian president's comments, made in a television address to the nation, came the day after the US presented him with a 28-point plan that crossed several of Kyiv’s long-held red lines. on.ft.com/48qVqUN
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Trump envoys issue ultimatum to Ukraine to sign peace deal by Thursday on.ft.com/4rd0JP1
Trump envoys issue ultimatum to Ukraine to sign peace deal by Thursday
Hardline message over US-Russia plan laid out at volatile meeting in Kyiv sparks alarm among European allies
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November 21, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Trump envoys issue ultimatum to Ukraine to sign peace deal by Thursday on.ft.com/4rd0JP1
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Annotated: the full text of Trump’s 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan on.ft.com/3XtPapn
Annotated: the full text of Trump’s 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan
Draft agreement has shocked Europe and is unlikely to satisfy Kyiv or Moscow
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November 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Annotated: the full text of Trump’s 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan on.ft.com/3XtPapn
President Zelensky is currently holding a call with France’s Macron, Germany’s Merz and UK’s Starmer, the Ukrainian president’s office tells me. They are working to develop counter points to the Trump peace proposal that is very pro-Russian & filled with demands that are red lines for Kyiv & Europe.
November 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM
President Zelensky is currently holding a call with France’s Macron, Germany’s Merz and UK’s Starmer, the Ukrainian president’s office tells me. They are working to develop counter points to the Trump peace proposal that is very pro-Russian & filled with demands that are red lines for Kyiv & Europe.
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Oil, gas & European defence stocks fall in response to US support for the plan.
- @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu says will “discuss the situation both w European leaders & w other leaders here at the sidelines of the G20”
- @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu says plan not been "officially" shared with EU
- @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu says will “discuss the situation both w European leaders & w other leaders here at the sidelines of the G20”
- @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu says plan not been "officially" shared with EU
November 21, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Oil, gas & European defence stocks fall in response to US support for the plan.
- @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu says will “discuss the situation both w European leaders & w other leaders here at the sidelines of the G20”
- @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu says plan not been "officially" shared with EU
- @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu says will “discuss the situation both w European leaders & w other leaders here at the sidelines of the G20”
- @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu says plan not been "officially" shared with EU
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Europe totally caught off-guard by US-Russia peace plan: contents, seriousness and speed White House is pushing for agreement
- crisis talks at G20 among European leaders being planned
- still no clarity about Trump's position on it
- “It basically means capitulation [to Moscow].”
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- crisis talks at G20 among European leaders being planned
- still no clarity about Trump's position on it
- “It basically means capitulation [to Moscow].”
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Europe races to respond to US-Russian Ukraine peace plan
[FREE TO READ] Proposal offering major concessions to Moscow blindsided European diplomats
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November 21, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Europe totally caught off-guard by US-Russia peace plan: contents, seriousness and speed White House is pushing for agreement
- crisis talks at G20 among European leaders being planned
- still no clarity about Trump's position on it
- “It basically means capitulation [to Moscow].”
on.ft.com/4abHejM
- crisis talks at G20 among European leaders being planned
- still no clarity about Trump's position on it
- “It basically means capitulation [to Moscow].”
on.ft.com/4abHejM
Trump’s 28-point proposal drawn up with Russia and without Ukrainian and European input is filled with non starters for Kyiv and Brussels: ceding Donbas as DMZ and recognition of it as Russian; reduction of Ukraine’s army; enshrining in constitution that Ukraine country won’t seek NATO membership….
US plan for Ukraine-Russia peace calls on Kyiv to cede land under its control on.ft.com/48rlqiQ
US plan for Ukraine-Russia peace calls on Kyiv to cede land under its control
Ukrainian officials say President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is being pressed to agree to terms negotiated by the US and Russia
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November 21, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Trump’s 28-point proposal drawn up with Russia and without Ukrainian and European input is filled with non starters for Kyiv and Brussels: ceding Donbas as DMZ and recognition of it as Russian; reduction of Ukraine’s army; enshrining in constitution that Ukraine country won’t seek NATO membership….
Read the full text of Trump’s 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan on.ft.com/4ibYCHp
Read the full text of Trump’s 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan
[FREE TO READ] Proposed deal would limit size of Ukrainian forces and calls on Kyiv to withdraw troops from eastern Donetsk
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November 21, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Read the full text of Trump’s 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan on.ft.com/4ibYCHp