December 29 ‘Only Trump can stop Russia’: Millions face freezing winter, Ukraine energy executive warns Ukraine's largest private energy company reports 90% of generation capacity damaged by Russian attacks, leaving over 1 million without power during freezing temperatures.
December 29 Former secretary of state says Putin won’t agree to Ukraine peace deal unless faced with 'bigger stick' Mike Pompeo challenges Trump and Zelenskyy's optimism about Ukraine peace talks, warning Putin needs a 'bigger stick' before serious negotiations.
December 28 Trump meets with Zelenskyy; talks could unlock first Zelenskyy-Putin call in five years: source President Donald Trump assumes mediator role as talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy focus on a U.S.-backed 20-point peace plan that could end the war in Ukraine.
December 28 Trump says Russia, Ukraine in 'final stages' of talks, predicts war will 'end' soon or 'go on for a long time' President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago Sunday in an effort to end the Ukraine war.
December 27 Zelenskyy says Ukraine, ahead of Trump meeting, is 'willing to do whatever it takes' to end war with Russia Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv reportedly kills one, injures 27 as Ukraine's president prepares for crucial Trump meeting with peace proposal.
December 26 Zelenskyy says he will meet with Trump 'before the New Year' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with President Donald Trump this weekend amid signs of progress in Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations.
December 24 Ukraine, US near 20-point peace deal as Putin spurns Zelenskyy Christmas ceasefire offer Ukraine and U.S. near finalizing 20-point security framework as Zelenskyy reports 90% agreement on guarantees while Russia pushback signals changes needed.
December 21 Finnish president says Russia-Ukraine peace deal closer than any point during the war Finland's president says Russia-Ukraine peace talks are closer to success, crediting President Donald Trump's envoys for working around the clock on negotiations.
December 21 Russia says Ukraine peace talks 'proceeding constructively,' as Kremlin launches deadly strike on Odesa Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine reportedly proceed "constructively" in Florida even as deadly missile strike hits Odesa, killing eight people.
December 19 Putin says Russia won't launch new attacks on other countries 'if you treat us with respect' Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow won't attack other nations if its treated "with respect" and claimed he is "ready and willing" to end the Ukraine war "peacefully."