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 27 Trump’s peace through strength in 2025: where wars stopped and rivals came to the table Trump's 2025 peace agenda produced mostly positive results with new ceasefires in Gaza and other regions, but major conflicts like Ukraine remain unresolved.
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 Trump casts Maduro’s ouster as ‘smart’ move as Russia, China enter the fray China and Russia slam Trump's Venezuela operations as Maduro faces mounting pressure from U.S. oil seizures and military strikes in Caribbean waters.
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 Russian forces near collapse in Kupyansk as Moscow allies concede city lost: report Russian forces were reportedly cut off and surrendering in Ukraine's Kupyansk as supply lines fail. Only dozens of isolated troops remain in the strategic city.
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 25 Poland scrambles jets on Christmas after detecting Russian reconnaissance aircraft near its airspace Poland scrambled fighter jets on Christmas morning after detecting a Russian reconnaissance aircraft near its airspace over the Baltic Sea.
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.