December 31 Putin vows victory in Ukraine in New Year’s address amid Trump-backed peace talks Russian President Vladimir Putin's defiant New Year's message contrasts sharply with President Donald Trump's diplomatic push as Ukraine-Russia war approaches fourth year.
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 Zelenskyy says peace deal is close after Trump meeting but territory remains sticking point Ukraine's Zelenskyy says peace talks with Russia are 'very close' but territorial disputes remain the key sticking point after recent Trump meeting.
December 29 Zelenskyy denies Russian claim that Ukraine attacked Putin residence Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls alleged drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence a "complete fabrication" as tensions escalate between Ukraine and Russia.
December 29 Zelenskyy claims Trump said US will consider giving Ukraine decades of security guarantees Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated that American President Donald Trump said the U.S. will entertain the prospect of providing Ukraine with decades of security guarantees.
December 28 Trump, Zelenskyy say Ukraine peace deal close but 'thorny issues' remain after Florida talks President Trump and Zelenskyy report major breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks, with 90% of comprehensive plan agreed upon despite ongoing territorial disputes with Russia.