Zelensky holds talks with Witkoff and Kushner: Ideas emerging that could work for lasting peace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with US President Donald Trump's special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
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Ukraine’s MFA: Putin denied Ukraine’s right to exist long before Euromaidan
The root cause of Russia’s war against Ukraine is Vladimir Putin’s imperial ambitions, not the events of the Revolution of Dignity, which the Kremlin cites to justify its aggression.
Sybiha on Russia's attack on Ukraine on Christmas night: No military purpose, only intended to kill
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on the world to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities, as Russia continues to bomb Ukrainian cities.
Von der Leyen dedicates part of her Christmas message to Ukraine
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Europeans on Christmas, dedicating part of her address to Ukraine.
Ukraine’s UN Envoy urges Europe to cut aid to states undermining Ukraine at UN
Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Andrii Melnyk believes that Ukraine’s partners should put pressure on countries of the Global South that fail to support Ukrainian resolutions at the UN General Assembly.
24 December 2025
Melnyk: UN must return to its roots and focus on ending wars
The UN was created primarily to maintain international peace and security and to find real ways to stop aggression, not just to condemn it verbally, according to Ukraine's Permanent Representative Andriy Melnyk.
Melnyk: UN Security Council should put unconditional ceasefire resolution to vote
Andrii Melnyk, Ukraine's permanent representative to the UN, stresses that the UN Security Council should move from declarations to concrete decisions and put to a vote a resolution on an unconditional ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Over 30% of Ukrainians would vote for Zelensky in presidential election
If presidential election was held in the near future and President Volodymyr Zelensky ran, 30.6% of Ukrainians said they would vote for him. Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, comes in second with 29.6% support.
Ukraine at UN: an Impressive Year-End Outcome with Three Kyiv-Sponsored Resolutions adopted in Just Two Weeks
They are united by the formal documentation of Russian aggression in official UN instruments and by sustaining international attention on the war.
Zelensky: Americans propose ZNPP be jointly operated by Ukraine, US, Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the United States is proposing the joint operation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) by Ukraine, the United States, and Russia, but no agreement has yet been reached on this issue.
Referendum and presidential election could be held simultaneously – Zelensky
If ratification of a peace agreement between Ukraine, the United States, Russia, and Europe, should it be signed, requires a nationwide referendum, Ukraine could hold the referendum at the same time as a presidential election. This could take place as early as 60 to 90 days after the agreement is signed.
Zelensky about security guarantees for Ukraine: NATO Article 5-like, but with caveats
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the draft framework document between Ukraine, the United States, Russia, and Europe on ending the war provides Ukraine with security guarantees that would mirror NATO’s Article 5, yet with certain caveats.
Draft peace agreement: Zelensky outlines 20 points and reveals details
President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed details of a 20-point draft framework document between Ukraine, the United States, Russia, and Europe aimed at ending the war.
23 December 2025
South Africa seeks to repatriate 17 citizens recruited by Russia to fight against Ukraine
Seventeen South African citizens were allegedly deceived into joining the Russian army and sent to fight against Ukraine.
Zelensky calls for more pressure on Russia should it sabotage peace efforts
Ukraine is actively working with the United States on peace efforts. The main priority is ensuring that Russia does not sabotage this diplomacy. If it does, additional pressure on Russia will be necessary.
CEC resumes operation of State Voter Register
On Tuesday, December 22, the Central Election Commission (CEC) adopted a resolution resuming the operation of the State Voter Register.
Zelensky to von der Leyen: Current talks could fundamentally alter situation
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a conversation with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen that the negotiations which are currently ongoing could fundamentally change the situation, stressing the importance of unified pressure by all partners on Russia to achieve peace.
President receives briefing from Umerov and Hnatov on meetings with Trump representatives
President Volodymyr Zelensky received a detailed briefing from Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, and Andrii Hnatov, Chief of the General Staff, following meetings with representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump. Drafts of several documents have been prepared.
Budanov comments on recent high-profile corruption scandals in Ukraine
In the fight against corruption, the rule of law and the government’s procedural ability to address issues in a constitutional and transparent manner are essential.
22 December 2025
Zelensky on Ukrainian diplomatic strikes: Results seen almost every day
Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the Ukrainian military for their effective long-range strikes on Russian targets and stressed that international pressure is intensifying against Russia's oil and gas exports.
Zelensky: US delegation returns to Ukraine, report on negotiations expected in morning
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the return of the Ukrainian negotiating team from the United States and said he was awaiting a detailed report on the documents drafted, particularly on security guarantees.
Basic set of documents for peace plan ready – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the basic set of draft documents within the framework of Ukraine’s peace plan is ready.
Ukrainian diplomats keep Russia off every international platform in 2025 – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky greeted Ukrainian diplomats on their professional holiday, noting that this year they did not yield a single international platform to Russia on any issue critical to Ukraine.
Ukraine to form broad working group to prepare elections under martial law – Speaker
Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk signed an order to create a working group to prepare a draft law on holding elections during wartime. The group will include representatives of all parliamentary factions and groups without exception, as well as civil society experts.
Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine to be reviewed on January 7, PM Babiš says
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš believes that the ammunition initiative for Ukraine was, in principle, a good idea, and that its mechanisms will be discussed by the State Security Council on January 7.
Peace Diplomacy-2025: Ukrainian "aikido" in negotiations and "karate" in the security sphere
On past miscalculations and the real levers available to Ukraine on the path to peace
With eye to future: Norway expands training of Ukrainian troops in Poland
Norway is consolidating the training of Ukrainian servicemen on Polish territory, closer to the Ukrainian border, at the largest training camp, Jomsborg.
Norway learns lessons of war in Ukraine — Chief of Defense Kristoffersen
Norway is learning the lessons of the war in Ukraine at both the tactical and strategic levels.
Putin’s goals regarding Ukraine remain unchanged – Norway’s Chief of Defense
Russia has not abandoned its ambitions of military aggression against Ukraine and will continue to pursue them in full, using various methods.