Italian government approves decree on further aid to Ukraine – media
The Italian government has approved a decree on further assistance to Ukraine.
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Umerov, Witkoff discuss next steps in negotiations
Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff have discussed further contacts and next steps in the negotiation process.
Moscow currently has no plans to attack Baltic states, Estonia’s spy chief says
At present, there is no indication that Russia intends to attack any of the Baltic states or any NATO member country in general.
Peace in Ukraine impossible without Russia's consent – German government
Ukraine and its allies are making every effort to achieve peace, but this ultimately depends on Russia, which says one thing while doing another.
Umerov says Ukraine, US preparing Zelensky-Trump meeting in Washington in January
The teams of Ukraine and the United States have made significant progress in working out a peace framework, security guarantees, and the sequence of next steps.
Estonia’s FM: Russia not interested in peace, stronger pressure needed
Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna is convinced that the focus must be on putting pressure on Russia, as it is the only party not interested in peace.
Putin signs law abolishing public declaration of officials' incomes
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law abolishing the annual public declaration of officials' incomes starting in 2026.
Zelensky: During negotiation process, we say “no” hundreds of times
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the word “no” was uttered hundreds of times by the Ukrainian side during the negotiations.
West and Ukraine to lose if Russia imposes its peace terms – Tusk
The Western world and Ukraine will lose if Russia succeeds in dividing democratic countries and imposing its peace terms.
Putin bans enforcement of foreign court decisions in Russia
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has signed a law stipulating that rulings of foreign courts with criminal jurisdiction will no longer be enforceable in Russia if Russia is not a participant.
Peace agreement plan must be ratified by referendum – Zelensky
The 20-point framework document, which outlines the terms for ending the war between Ukraine, the United States, Russia, and Europe, must be ratified through a referendum.
Zelensky: Two issues remain unresolved in peace plan
Two issues remain unresolved in the peace agreement: territories and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Zelensky says he is ready to meet with Putin in any format
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he is ready to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in any format, provided that the Russian leader's words and actions are consistent with his stated intentions.
Zelensky announces when meeting with Russians to be held
In the coming days, meetings will be held with European and American advisers, followed by discussions of the peace plan's details at the level of the Coalition of the Willing, and then possible meetings with Russian Federation representatives.
Zelensky: Security guarantees will be effective after approval by US Congress and EU parliaments
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that the proposed security guarantees for Ukraine can be effective if they are approved by the US Congress and the parliaments of European partner countries.
Zelensky: US and Europe to continue to support Ukraine if Russia does not agree to peace
Ukraine and the United States share a common stance on the need for a diplomatic end to the war, but if Russia refuses to accept a peace agreement, international support for Ukraine will continue.
Trump discusses all 20 points of plan with Putin – Zelensky
U.S. President Donald Trump discussed all 20 points of the draft framework document between Ukraine, the United States, Russia, and Europe on ending the war with Russian ruler Vladimir Putin ahead of his meeting with the President of Ukraine.
President: War with Russia to end when Ukraine receives security guarantees
The Russia-Ukraine war will end once the Ukrainian state receives security guarantees.
Zelensky discusses possibility of U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine for 30-50 years with Trump
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with President Donald Trump the possibility of extending U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine for a period of 30-50 years.
Trump suggests peace talks could yield results within weeks
U.S. President Donald Trump believes that the outcome of negotiations on ending the war between Russia and Ukraine could become clear within a few weeks.
Zelensky acknowledges major differences with Russia over Donbas
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that although agreement has been reached on most of the 20 points of the peace plan, the issue of Donbas remains difficult.
Trump says he is ready to visit Ukraine to help secure peace deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said he does not rule out the possibility of visiting Ukraine in order to reach agreements on ending the war.
Von der Leyen recounts conversation between Zelensky and Trump with European leaders
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen noted “significant progress” in the context of the meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and the United States on peace talks and emphasized her readiness to help consolidate it.
Trump points to unresolved issues in peace agreement
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that negotiations to end the war in Ukraine are in their final stage, although several thorny issues still need to be resolved.
President Nawrocki: Poland’s position at time of peace agreement signing will be crucial
Over 90% of aid to Ukraine passes through Poland, so Warsaw's position at the time of signing the peace agreement will be crucial.
Stubb on Zelensky-Trump talks: We discussed concrete steps to end war
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has said that European leaders held a more than hour-long "good call" with the presidents of Ukraine and the United States, Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump, emphasizing that concrete steps toward ending the war were discussed.
Zelensky: I hope we will be able to finalize all discussed issues in coming weeks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida yielded significant achievements.
Trump says significant progress made in talks after meeting with Zelensky
U.S. President Donald Trump said that substantial progress had been made in negotiations to end the war following his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which took place at the Mar-a-Lago residence in the state of Florida on Sunday.
Negotiations between presidents of Ukraine and United States conclude
The talks between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump, as well as their joint conversation with European leaders, have ended.