December 26 Trump suggests he'll call final shots on peace deal ahead of Zelenskyy meeting: 'We'll see what he's got' President Donald Trump said he will call the final shots on any Ukraine-Russia peace deal ahead of a reported meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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 25 Zelenskyy encouraged by 'very good' Christmas talks with US Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expresses optimism about Ukraine peace talks after Christmas conversation with U.S. envoys, as negotiations show progress.
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 claims 'troops are advancing,' will achieve goals as EU approves massive Ukraine loan As the war between Russia and Ukraine persists, Russian President Vladimir Putin said his nation's "troops are advancing," The Associated Press reported.
December 14 US and Ukraine target 1,000-vessel 'dark fleet' smuggling sanctioned oil worldwide A 1,000-strong "dark fleet" of rogue tankers evading sanctions has become a new target for the U.S. and Ukraine, according to a senior maritime intelligence analyst.
December 14 Zelenskyy visits frontline Ukrainian city weeks after Russia claimed it took control Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the frontline city of Kupiansk days before crucial Berlin talks with Trump envoys on security guarantees.
December 10 Lavrov warns Europe of retaliation as Zelenskyy opens reconstruction talks with Trump officials Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces first formal reconstruction meeting with Trump officials to discuss Ukraine's post-war recovery efforts.