Russian media on December 10 prominently featured allegations of a billion-dollar corruption scandal involving Zelensky, framing him as fighting for survival, an escalation from previous days' narratives of Trump's pressure. This continued the focus on Trump's perceived ultimatum for Ukraine to accept peace, with reports also noting Europe's fear of Trump abandoning peace talks. In the morning, attention was given to ongoing drone attacks near Moscow and a refinery halt due to a drone strike, alongside reports of new sanctions against Russia and a US bill to withdraw from NATO.
Later in the day, the narrative shifted towards Russia's insistence on a lasting peace rather than a temporary truce. Discussions also emerged around a 'Korean scenario' for peace proposed by the US, which would include Ukraine's swift entry into the EU. The day concluded with the first reported fine in Russia for searching "extremist content" online, indicating a tightening of online controls.