December 31 Iran launches satellites on Russian rockets as Moscow-Tehran ties deepen Iran launches three satellites with Russian assistance, showcasing deepening cooperation as they resist Western sanctions and international pressure.
December 31 Putin residence drone attack dismissed as implausible as Ukraine accusations mount Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence allegedly targeted by Ukrainian drones, but drone expert Cameron Chell says the claims lack credibility due to tactical impossibilities.
December 31 Ukraine–Russia at a crossroads: How the war evolved in 2025 and what comes next President Donald Trump engaged Ukraine, Russian leaders throughout 2025 in unprecedented diplomatic push to end the war, including Alaska summit and Mar-a-Lago meetings.
December 30 We need to face the truth about Putin if we want lasting peace in Ukraine President Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as they continue to hammer out some of the basics of what could be part of any peace agreement with Russia.
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.