Russian air defense allegedly shot down two targets. Relevant videos appeared online.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that a "coalition of the willing" will gather in Paris in early January 2026. The goal is to finalize the agreement on specific contributions of countries to security guarantees for Ukraine.
The President of Finland reported on negotiations in the US involving Zelenskyy, Trump, and other European leaders, including Macron and von der Leyen. The discussions lasted over an hour, focusing on concrete steps to end the war and achieve lasting peace.
On the night of December 29, residents of Maykop, the capital of the Republic of Adygea, heard explosions. The Khanskaya military airfield, where air defense operations were recorded, came under attack.
US President Donald Trump stated that Russia allegedly "wants success" for Ukraine, especially in energy and selling resources at a low price. This came after his talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where details were also discussed.
The President of the European Commission announced significant progress in peace talks, emphasizing the importance of reliable security guarantees. She held talks with Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and European leaders, where peace agreements were discussed.
Following the meeting with the US President, the President of Ukraine stated that the parties discussed all aspects of the peace framework and achieved significant results, as well as discussed the sequence of further actions.
Donald Trump announced lengthy negotiations regarding the launch of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which, according to him, is in good condition. He noted that Vladimir Putin is interested in putting the plant into operation.
On December 29, power outages will continue in Ukraine due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. Restrictions will affect Kyiv, Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions, according to DTEK.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that a full agreement on the peace plan might be reached in January 2026, while Donald Trump expects it within a few weeks. The plan is 90-95% agreed upon, with security guarantees and the military dimension being 100% agreed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced 90% agreement on the 20-point peace plan and 100% agreement on security guarantees and the military dimension. This became known after a meeting with US President Donald Trump, who estimated the plan's agreement at 95%.
After talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump named the European leaders with whom they communicated. He also recognized the war in Ukraine as the largest since World War II.
President Zelenskyy emphasized respect for the Ukrainian people and the complexity of the issue.
On the night of December 28, a warehouse storing Shahed-type UAVs, a pontoon crossing, and a repair unit of the Russian army in Donbas were hit.
US President Donald Trump accused the UN of inaction on global conflicts, including the Russian-Ukrainian war. He emphasized that the US plays a key role in resolving conflicts, while the UN has failed to deal with the war between Russia and Ukraine.
The meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and the United States lasted over two hours. Currently, the presidents are holding a video conference with European leaders.
Negotiations between the US and Ukrainian presidents focus on security guarantees and territories.
Utility services have restored heat supply to almost 400,000 homes that were left without service after the massive enemy attack on December 27. In total, heat supply has been restored to more than 3,500 buildings, and work continues until the situation is fully stabilized.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 38 airstrikes and 2,539 shellings of Ukrainian troop positions. In the Pokrovsk direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine neutralized 146 occupiers.
According to a US official, "Trump is ready to present US-backed security guarantees to Congress," calling the package the "platinum standard" of what Washington can offer Ukraine.
The meeting between the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump, began with lunch at the latter's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. A peace plan, 90% of which has already been agreed upon, is being discussed at the meeting.
US President Donald Trump said that talks to end the war are in their final stages, and a decision could be made soon. He stressed that his only deadline is to end the war.
US President Donald Trump stated that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is serious about a peace deal, and explosions are heard from both sides. He emphasized that both Ukraine and Russia are carrying out attacks.
The Presidents of Ukraine and the United States, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump, have begun their meeting. Zelenskyy emphasized that the meeting is dedicated to peace talks and a plan, and thanked Trump for his support.
US President Donald Trump stated that his only deadline is to end the war. He made this statement during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
On December 20, Russian troops shot three Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers south of Huliaipole. The soldiers were supposed to take positions that had previously been abandoned by another unit.
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump agreed to hold another telephone conversation after the meeting of the US President with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The conversation between Putin and Trump lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Ukrenergo announced that on December 29, scheduled power outages and power restrictions for industrial consumers will be in effect in most regions of Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
Dozens of activists with Ukrainian flags gathered on the bridge to Mar-a-Lago. They expressed support for Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of his talks with Donald Trump.
Pope Leo XIV sent three trucks with over 100,000 servings of instant soups to the regions of Ukraine most affected by the hostilities. This humanitarian aid, received from a Korean manufacturer, is important for the population facing damage to civilian infrastructure.
